PUDZX vs. HYSZX
Compare and contrast key facts about PGIM Real Assets Fund (PUDZX) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund (HYSZX).
PUDZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Dec 29, 2010. HYSZX is managed by PGIM. It was launched on Oct 26, 2012.
Performance
PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Performance Comparison
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PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUDZX PGIM Real Assets Fund | 10.18% | 13.40% | 8.61% | 3.26% | -2.76% | 18.49% | 4.84% | 16.29% | -9.20% | 6.22% |
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% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PUDZX achieves a 10.18% return, which is significantly higher than HYSZX's -0.70% return. Over the past 10 years, PUDZX has outperformed HYSZX with an annualized return of 7.01%, while HYSZX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.90% annualized return.
PUDZX
- 1D
- 0.86%
- 1M
- -1.59%
- YTD
- 10.18%
- 6M
- 12.08%
- 1Y
- 19.34%
- 3Y*
- 11.86%
- 5Y*
- 9.21%
- 10Y*
- 7.01%
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%
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PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PUDZX has a 0.25% expense ratio, which is lower than HYSZX's 0.75% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PUDZX vs. HYSZX — Risk / Return Rank
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PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM Real Assets Fund (PUDZX) and PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund (HYSZX). 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.
| PUDZX | HYSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 1.80 | +0.24 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.65 | 2.68 | -0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.43 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 2.45 | 0.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.65 | 10.13 | +3.52 |
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
| PUDZX | HYSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.04 | 1.80 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.87 | 1.02 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 | 1.17 | -0.44 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 1.13 | -0.61 |
Correlation
The correlation between PUDZX and HYSZX is 0.40, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Dividend Comparison
PUDZX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.10%, more than HYSZX's 5.93% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUDZX PGIM Real Assets Fund | 8.10% | 8.93% | 6.67% | 3.66% | 9.10% | 13.00% | 4.94% | 3.40% | 2.14% | 2.10% | 1.39% | 1.72% |
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% |
Drawdowns
PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PUDZX drawdown since its inception was -21.53%, which is greater than HYSZX's maximum drawdown of -18.31%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PUDZX and HYSZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PUDZX | HYSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.53% | -18.31% | -3.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.20% | -2.39% | -5.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.98% | -9.77% | -8.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.53% | -18.31% | -3.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.59% | -1.42% | -0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.31% | -1.20% | -4.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.47% | 0.58% | +0.89% |
Volatility
PUDZX vs. HYSZX - Volatility Comparison
PGIM Real Assets Fund (PUDZX) has a higher volatility of 2.71% compared to PGIM Short Duration High Yield Income Fund (HYSZX) at 1.11%. This indicates that PUDZX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HYSZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PUDZX | HYSZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.71% | 1.11% | +1.60% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.29% | 1.94% | +4.35% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.72% | 3.10% | +6.62% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 10.59% | 3.83% | +6.76% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.70% | 4.21% | +5.49% |