PTRQX vs. PDBZX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Total Return Bond R6 (PTRQX) and PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX).
PTRQX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Dec 27, 2010. PDBZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Jan 14, 1997.
Performance
PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Performance Comparison
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PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTRQX PGIM Total Return Bond R6 | -0.59% | 7.81% | 3.06% | 7.80% | -14.30% | -1.37% | 8.13% | 10.85% | -0.73% | 6.67% |
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, PTRQX achieves a -0.59% return, which is significantly lower than PDBZX's -0.53% return. Over the past 10 years, PTRQX has underperformed PDBZX with an annualized return of 2.64%, while PDBZX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.93% annualized return.
PTRQX
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -2.59%
- YTD
- -0.59%
- 6M
- 0.54%
- 1Y
- 4.26%
- 3Y*
- 4.89%
- 5Y*
- 1.09%
- 10Y*
- 2.64%
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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PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PTRQX has a 0.39% expense ratio, which is lower than PDBZX's 0.49% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PTRQX vs. PDBZX — Risk / Return Rank
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PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Total Return Bond R6 (PTRQX) 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.
| PTRQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.09 | 1.04 | +0.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.54 | 1.48 | +0.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.18 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.74 | 1.75 | -0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.23 | 5.12 | +0.12 |
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
| PTRQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.09 | 1.04 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.18 | 0.17 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.51 | 0.55 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.75 | 1.09 | -0.34 |
Correlation
The correlation between PTRQX and PDBZX is 0.98, 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
PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Dividend Comparison
PTRQX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.28%, more than PDBZX's 4.19% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTRQX PGIM Total Return Bond R6 | 4.28% | 4.63% | 4.89% | 4.70% | 5.83% | 2.82% | 3.05% | 6.95% | 3.99% | 2.93% | 4.01% | 3.11% |
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
PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PTRQX drawdown since its inception was -20.72%, roughly equal to the maximum PDBZX drawdown of -20.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PTRQX and PDBZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PTRQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.72% | -20.88% | +0.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.08% | -3.06% | -0.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.69% | -20.81% | +0.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.72% | -20.88% | +0.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.59% | -2.52% | -0.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.31% | -2.31% | -1.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.03% | 1.05% | -0.02% |
Volatility
PTRQX vs. PDBZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for PGIM Total Return Bond R6 (PTRQX) is 1.59%, while PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Class Z (PDBZX) has a volatility of 1.72%. This indicates that PTRQX 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
| PTRQX | PDBZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.59% | 1.72% | -0.13% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.62% | 2.71% | -0.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.48% | 4.59% | -0.11% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.98% | 6.00% | -0.02% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.22% | 5.34% | -0.12% |