PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund-Class Z (EMDZX)

Fund Assets	41.52M
Expense Ratio	0.72%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	47.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.32
Dividend Yield	6.46%
Dividend Growth	16.31%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	4.990
YTD Return	3.26%
1-Year Return	8.24%
5-Year Return	13.26%
52-Week Low	4.710
52-Week High	5.160
Beta (5Y)	0.32
Holdings	795
Inception Date	Mar 30, 2011

About EMDZX

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund is a mutual fund targeting total return by investing primarily in fixed-income securities denominated in the local currencies of emerging market countries. The fund normally allocates at least 80% of its investable assets to bonds and currencies across a diversified set of developing economies, providing investors with a gateway to participate in both the income potential and the currency appreciation opportunities present in these dynamic markets. By focusing on local currency debt, the fund offers exposure to the unique macroeconomic and interest rate dynamics of emerging markets—regions such as Latin America, Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe—that are often underrepresented in traditional global bond portfolios. This approach allows the fund to play a constructive role in diversified portfolios by enhancing yield potential and providing diversification benefits relative to developed market fixed-income assets. The fund’s strategy is designed to capture the growth and resilience of emerging market economies while navigating their associated risks, making it a notable option for investors seeking exposure beyond conventional investment-grade sovereign and corporate bonds.

• Fund Family: PGIM
• Category: Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: EMDZX
• Share Class: Class Z
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

EMDZX had a total return of 8.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.10%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSEDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Em Mk Dbt Lcl Ccy	n/a

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
EMDQX	Class R6	0.65%
EMDAX	Class A	1.13%
EMDCX	Class C	1.88%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02787	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02798	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0281	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02713	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02693	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02362	Feb 27, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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