PGOAX vs. PWJZX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund (PGOAX) and PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (PWJZX).
PGOAX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Jan 22, 1990. PWJZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Jun 4, 2012.
Performance
PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Performance Comparison
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PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGOAX PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund | 0.82% | 6.96% | 16.26% | 11.48% | -18.85% | 29.05% | 27.07% | 41.48% | -13.69% | 19.58% |
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, PGOAX achieves a 0.82% return, which is significantly higher than PWJZX's -8.80% return. Over the past 10 years, PGOAX has outperformed PWJZX with an annualized return of 11.81%, while PWJZX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.91% annualized return.
PGOAX
- 1D
- 3.52%
- 1M
- -6.58%
- YTD
- 0.82%
- 6M
- 6.31%
- 1Y
- 17.14%
- 3Y*
- 10.55%
- 5Y*
- 5.15%
- 10Y*
- 11.81%
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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PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PGOAX has a 1.13% expense ratio, which is higher than PWJZX's 0.90% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PGOAX vs. PWJZX — Risk / Return Rank
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PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund (PGOAX) 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.
| PGOAX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.84 | 0.20 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 0.44 | +0.86 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.06 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.20 | 0.19 | +1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.98 | 0.72 | +4.27 |
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
| PGOAX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.84 | 0.20 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.26 | -0.05 | +0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | 0.48 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.56 | 0.41 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between PGOAX and PWJZX is 0.69, 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
PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Dividend Comparison
PGOAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.05%, more than PWJZX's 0.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PGOAX PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund | 8.05% | 8.11% | 5.29% | 0.37% | 4.11% | 37.46% | 14.95% | 18.11% | 20.80% | 8.28% | 5.42% | 15.00% |
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
PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PGOAX drawdown since its inception was -56.57%, which is greater than PWJZX's maximum drawdown of -48.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PGOAX and PWJZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PGOAX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.57% | -48.22% | -8.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.34% | -18.08% | +3.74% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.19% | -48.22% | +20.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.39% | -48.22% | +0.83% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.71% | -21.88% | +15.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.03% | -13.07% | +4.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.46% | 4.73% | -1.27% |
Volatility
PGOAX vs. PWJZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PGIM Jennison Small Company Fund (PGOAX) is 7.51%, while PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (PWJZX) has a volatility of 11.45%. This indicates that PGOAX 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
| PGOAX | PWJZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.51% | 11.45% | -3.94% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.40% | 16.00% | -3.60% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.94% | 21.69% | -0.75% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.26% | 21.78% | -1.52% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.12% | 20.68% | +1.44% |