PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Ccy C (PDHCX)

Fund Assets	182.40M
Expense Ratio	1.80%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	36.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.42
Dividend Yield	5.90%
Dividend Growth	-22.99%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	7.17
YTD Return	1.61%
1-Year Return	5.25%
5-Year Return	6.31%
52-Week Low	7.05
52-Week High	7.45
Beta (5Y)	0.52
Holdings	925
Inception Date	Dec 12, 2017

About PDHCX

PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund Class C is a mutual fund that primarily focuses on generating total return through investments in fixed-income securities from emerging market countries. The fund specializes in debt instruments—such as sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate bonds—that are denominated in hard currencies like the U.S. dollar and euro, rather than local emerging market currencies. This approach reduces local currency risk while maintaining exposure to the credit quality and growth potential of emerging markets. Notable characteristics of the fund include its broad diversification, evidenced by a large number of holdings, and a strategy that may involve derivatives for currency management. The fund pays monthly dividends, offering a consistent income stream, and features an 8.01% recent yield. With a minimum investment requirement and a higher expense ratio typical for Class C shares, it is structured for investors seeking access to emerging market debt without an upfront sales charge. In the broader financial market, this fund serves as a tool for diversification and income generation, allowing investors to participate in the growth prospects of emerging economies through dollar-denominated fixed-income assets.

• Fund Family: PGIM
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PDHCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

PDHCX had a total return of 5.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.68%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGYMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income C	1.79%
FGWMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M	1.04%
FGBMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z	0.69%
FGZMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I	0.79%
FNMIX	Fidelity	Fidelity New Markets Income Fund	0.75%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PDHQX	Class R6	0.65%
PDHVX	Class Z	0.75%
PDHAX	Class A	1.05%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03139	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03116	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02938	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03132	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03099	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03221	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 22, 2026

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