HYSZX vs. PWJZX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund (HYSZX) and PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (PWJZX).
HYSZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Oct 26, 2012. PWJZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Jun 4, 2012.
Performance
HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Performance Comparison
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HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HYSZX PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund | -0.70% | 7.84% | 6.49% | 9.57% | -6.46% | 5.48% | 4.19% | 11.78% | 1.20% | 4.80% |
PWJZX PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund | -8.80% | 14.53% | 6.84% | 20.25% | -36.95% | 13.27% | 55.57% | 38.16% | -12.93% | 49.58% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HYSZX achieves a -0.70% return, which is significantly higher than PWJZX's -8.80% return. Over the past 10 years, HYSZX has underperformed PWJZX with an annualized return of 4.90%, while PWJZX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.91% annualized return.
HYSZX
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- -1.19%
- YTD
- -0.70%
- 6M
- 0.47%
- 1Y
- 5.26%
- 3Y*
- 6.72%
- 5Y*
- 3.86%
- 10Y*
- 4.90%
PWJZX
- 1D
- 4.71%
- 1M
- -9.69%
- YTD
- -8.80%
- 6M
- -12.62%
- 1Y
- 4.31%
- 3Y*
- 5.25%
- 5Y*
- -1.04%
- 10Y*
- 9.91%
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HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HYSZX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is lower than PWJZX's 0.90% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HYSZX vs. PWJZX — Risk / Return Rank
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HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund (HYSZX) and PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (PWJZX). 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.
| HYSZX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.80 | 0.20 | +1.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.68 | 0.44 | +2.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.06 | +0.37 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 0.19 | +2.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.13 | 0.72 | +9.41 |
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
| HYSZX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.80 | 0.20 | +1.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.02 | -0.05 | +1.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.17 | 0.48 | +0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.13 | 0.41 | +0.73 |
Correlation
The correlation between HYSZX and PWJZX is 0.41, 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
HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Dividend Comparison
HYSZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.93%, more than PWJZX's 0.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HYSZX PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund | 5.93% | 6.45% | 6.27% | 4.84% | 5.01% | 4.56% | 5.00% | 5.60% | 5.94% | 5.73% | 6.33% | 6.76% |
PWJZX PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund | 0.20% | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.17% | 0.24% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HYSZX drawdown since its inception was -18.31%, smaller than the maximum PWJZX drawdown of -48.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYSZX and PWJZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HYSZX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.31% | -48.22% | +29.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.39% | -18.08% | +15.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -9.77% | -48.22% | +38.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.31% | -48.22% | +29.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.42% | -21.88% | +20.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.20% | -13.07% | +11.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.58% | 4.73% | -4.15% |
Volatility
HYSZX vs. PWJZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund (HYSZX) is 1.11%, while PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (PWJZX) has a volatility of 11.45%. This indicates that HYSZX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PWJZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HYSZX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.11% | 11.45% | -10.34% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.94% | 16.00% | -14.06% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.10% | 21.69% | -18.59% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.83% | 21.78% | -17.95% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.21% | 20.68% | -16.47% |