PSTQX vs. PDBZX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund - Class R6 (PSTQX) and PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX).
PSTQX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Mar 2, 2012. PDBZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Jan 14, 1997.
Performance
PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Performance Comparison
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PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSTQX PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund - Class R6 | -0.43% | 6.75% | 4.89% | 5.95% | -6.78% | -0.51% | 5.60% | 6.77% | 0.68% | 2.25% |
PDBZX PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z | -0.53% | 7.70% | 2.87% | 7.70% | -14.33% | -1.46% | 8.01% | 14.76% | -0.72% | 6.60% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PSTQX achieves a -0.43% return, which is significantly higher than PDBZX's -0.53% return. Over the past 10 years, PSTQX has underperformed PDBZX with an annualized return of 2.56%, while PDBZX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.93% annualized return.
PSTQX
- 1D
- 0.19%
- 1M
- -1.56%
- YTD
- -0.43%
- 6M
- 0.80%
- 1Y
- 4.26%
- 3Y*
- 4.94%
- 5Y*
- 2.00%
- 10Y*
- 2.56%
PDBZX
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -2.52%
- YTD
- -0.53%
- 6M
- 0.58%
- 1Y
- 4.25%
- 3Y*
- 4.79%
- 5Y*
- 1.00%
- 10Y*
- 2.93%
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PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PSTQX has a 0.38% expense ratio, which is lower than PDBZX's 0.49% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PSTQX vs. PDBZX — Risk / Return Rank
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PDBZX
PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund - Class R6 (PSTQX) and PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX). 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.
| PSTQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.95 | 1.04 | +0.91 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.11 | 1.48 | +1.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.18 | +0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.77 | 1.75 | +1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.02 | 5.12 | +5.90 |
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
| PSTQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.95 | 1.04 | +0.91 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.69 | 0.17 | +0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.96 | 0.55 | +0.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.96 | 1.09 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between PSTQX and PDBZX is 0.81, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Dividend Comparison
PSTQX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.82%, less than PDBZX's 4.19% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSTQX PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund - Class R6 | 3.82% | 4.08% | 3.62% | 2.63% | 2.31% | 2.08% | 2.55% | 2.95% | 2.89% | 2.79% | 2.74% | 2.87% |
PDBZX PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z | 4.19% | 4.54% | 4.79% | 4.60% | 5.73% | 2.73% | 2.94% | 10.36% | 4.01% | 2.87% | 3.92% | 3.33% |
Drawdowns
PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PSTQX drawdown since its inception was -10.47%, smaller than the maximum PDBZX drawdown of -20.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSTQX and PDBZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PSTQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.47% | -20.88% | +10.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.74% | -3.06% | +1.32% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.47% | -20.81% | +10.34% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.47% | -20.88% | +10.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.56% | -2.52% | +0.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.32% | -2.31% | +0.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.44% | 1.05% | -0.61% |
Volatility
PSTQX vs. PDBZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund - Class R6 (PSTQX) is 0.78%, while PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX) has a volatility of 1.72%. This indicates that PSTQX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PDBZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PSTQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.78% | 1.72% | -0.94% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.49% | 2.71% | -1.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.38% | 4.59% | -2.21% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.91% | 6.00% | -3.09% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.66% | 5.34% | -2.68% |