PGIM Total Return Bond Fund Q1 2026 Commentary (PDBZX)
PGIM Investments·2026-06-23·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
PGIM Total Return Bond Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, on a gross basis.
Overall security selection was the largest contributor to returns during the period, with selection in U.S. high-yield corporates, U.S. investment grade corporates, and non-agency MBS contributing the most.
Within credit, positioning in midstream energy, telecom, technology, cable & satellite, banking, building materials & home construction, upstream energy, and consumer non-cyclicals contributed to performance.
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