PGIM Balanced Fund - Class Z (PABFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
18.87
+0.04 (0.21%)
Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets1.07B
Expense Ratio0.78%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover107.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.77
Dividend Yield9.36%
Dividend Growth27.65%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateDec 22, 2025
Previous Close18.83
YTD Return2.22%
1-Year Return16.08%
5-Year Return45.45%
52-Week Low14.56
52-Week High19.00
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings1996
Inception DateJan 4, 1993

About PABFX

PGIM Balanced Fund Class Z is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide a balance of income and long-term capital growth. The fund accomplishes this by investing in a blend of equity securities, fixed-income instruments, and money market assets, allowing for exposure to both growth and income-producing opportunities within one vehicle. Its portfolio features a mix of large-cap equities, with significant allocations to leading technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, as well as to consumer cyclicals and communication services, reflecting a large-blend investment style. On the fixed-income side, the fund employs a core-plus bond approach, incorporating various sectors and credit qualities for additional yield and diversification. PGIM Balanced Fund Class Z is categorized as a moderate allocation fund, appealing to investors seeking a mix of risk and stability, with an adjusted expense ratio of 0.78% and a trailing twelve-month yield near 2.4%. By leveraging both quantitative and credit-driven strategies, the fund plays a significant role for those aiming for steady income and capital appreciation within the broader financial market.

Fund Family PGIM
Category Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PABFX
Share Class Class Z
Index S&P 500 TR

Performance

PABFX had a total return of 16.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.54%.

Equivalent Funds

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

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FIQWXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z0.55%
FBKFXFidelityFidelity Balanced K6 Fund0.32%
FASDXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A0.92%
FTSDXFidelityFidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M1.17%
FASGXFidelityFidelity Asset Manager 70%0.64%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PIBQXClass R60.65%
PIBAXClass A1.00%
PALRXClass R1.47%
PABCXClass C1.81%

Top 10 Holdings

20.22% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA3.50%
Apple Inc.AAPL3.20%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT3.19%
Prudential Govt Money Mkt Fdn/a2.44%
PGIM AAA CLO ETFPAAA1.94%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN1.32%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL1.21%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO1.20%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META1.17%
Alphabet Inc.GOOG1.03%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 22, 2025$1.49272Dec 22, 2025
Sep 5, 2025$0.10014Sep 5, 2025
Jun 6, 2025$0.11737Jun 6, 2025
Mar 7, 2025$0.05561Mar 7, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$1.09857Dec 20, 2024
Sep 6, 2024$0.10337Sep 6, 2024
Full Dividend History