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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond Fund- Class Z SDMZX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 8.87  /  −0.11 %
  • Total Assets 8.0B
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    0.390%
  • Expense Ratio 0.390%
  • Distribution Fee Level Below Average
  • Share Class Type Institutional
  • Category Short-Term Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Medium/Limited
  • Min. Initial Investment —
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 4.61%
  • Effective Duration 2.18 years

USD | NAV as of Jul 22, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Jul 22, 2026, 12:55 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis SDMZX

Will SDMZX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable SDMZX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the SDMZX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of SDMZX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

An excellent option for income-seeking short-term bond investors.

Senior Analyst Max Curtin

Max Curtin

Senior Analyst

Summary

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond takes a flexible approach that relies on strong fundamental research and a robust risk-management infrastructure. Offered through a long-standing mutual fund and a newer exchange-traded fund, the strategy remains an attractive option for short-term bond investors willing to tolerate episodic volatility in exchange for higher income.

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Portfolio Holdings SDMZX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
  • Bond Holdings —
  • Other Holdings —
  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 23.8
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

United States Treasury Notes 3.375%

6.11 493M
Government

United States Treasury Notes 3.875%

5.34 431M
Government

Usd/Eur Fwd 20260722 221

3.16 255M
Derivative

Usd/Eur Fwd 20260722 2568

3.15 254M
Derivative

Usd/Eur Fwd 20260722 0997

3.11 251M
Derivative

United States Treasury Notes 3.5%

2.91 234M
Government

United States Treasury Notes 0.5%

2.57 207M
Government

United States Treasury Notes 2.25%

2.45 198M
Government

United States Treasury Notes 4.125%

2.07 167M
Government

United States Treasury Notes 3.375%

1.93 156M
Government

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