FRFZX vs. PHYQX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (FRFZX) and PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 (PHYQX).
FRFZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Mar 29, 2011. PHYQX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Oct 31, 2011.
Performance
FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Performance Comparison
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FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRFZX PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund | -0.50% | 5.66% | 9.45% | 14.11% | -3.56% | 5.46% | 4.62% | 7.47% | -0.13% | 4.48% |
PHYQX PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 | -0.77% | 9.18% | 8.55% | 12.34% | -12.22% | 5.99% | 5.79% | 16.29% | -1.18% | 7.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FRFZX achieves a -0.50% return, which is significantly higher than PHYQX's -0.77% return. Over the past 10 years, FRFZX has underperformed PHYQX with an annualized return of 5.32%, while PHYQX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.88% annualized return.
FRFZX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -0.11%
- YTD
- -0.50%
- 6M
- 0.85%
- 1Y
- 5.09%
- 3Y*
- 8.31%
- 5Y*
- 5.46%
- 10Y*
- 5.32%
PHYQX
- 1D
- 0.63%
- 1M
- -1.65%
- YTD
- -0.77%
- 6M
- 0.27%
- 1Y
- 6.48%
- 3Y*
- 8.63%
- 5Y*
- 3.93%
- 10Y*
- 5.88%
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FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FRFZX has a 0.70% expense ratio, which is higher than PHYQX's 0.38% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FRFZX vs. PHYQX — Risk / Return Rank
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FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (FRFZX) and PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 (PHYQX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| FRFZX | PHYQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.86 | 1.79 | +0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.07 | 2.67 | +0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.42 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.31 | 2.43 | -0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.62 | 9.84 | -0.22 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| FRFZX | PHYQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.86 | 1.79 | +0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.79 | 0.78 | +1.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.35 | 1.08 | +0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.37 | 1.12 | +0.25 |
Correlation
The correlation between FRFZX and PHYQX is 0.53, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Dividend Comparison
FRFZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.99%, more than PHYQX's 6.58% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRFZX PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund | 6.99% | 7.65% | 8.76% | 8.87% | 6.41% | 3.33% | 5.35% | 5.42% | 5.06% | 4.90% | 4.34% | 3.97% |
PHYQX PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 | 6.58% | 7.07% | 7.53% | 7.09% | 6.29% | 6.23% | 6.56% | 6.32% | 6.64% | 6.38% | 4.88% | 7.05% |
Drawdowns
FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FRFZX drawdown since its inception was -21.95%, roughly equal to the maximum PHYQX drawdown of -21.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FRFZX and PHYQX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FRFZX | PHYQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.95% | -21.12% | -0.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.23% | -2.94% | +0.71% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.85% | -16.05% | +8.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.95% | -21.12% | -0.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.74% | -1.86% | +1.12% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.92% | -2.25% | +1.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.56% | 0.72% | -0.16% |
Volatility
FRFZX vs. PHYQX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (FRFZX) is 0.60%, while PGIM High Yield Fund Class R6 (PHYQX) has a volatility of 1.41%. This indicates that FRFZX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PHYQX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FRFZX | PHYQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.60% | 1.41% | -0.81% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.58% | 2.46% | -0.88% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.72% | 3.78% | -1.06% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.07% | 5.05% | -1.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.96% | 5.47% | -1.51% |