PGIM Government Income Fund - Class Z (PGVZX)

Fund Assets	261.06M
Expense Ratio	0.48%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	139.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	4.05%
Dividend Growth	2.39%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	7.59
YTD Return	-2.39%
1-Year Return	-2.08%
5-Year Return	-5.69%
52-Week Low	7.52
52-Week High	8.13
Beta (5Y)	-0.05
Holdings	376
Inception Date	Mar 4, 1996

About PGVZX

PGIM Government Income Fund – Class Z is a mutual fund within the fixed income category, specifically focusing on U.S. government securities. Its primary purpose is to provide a high level of current income by investing at least 80% of its assets in debt instruments issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities. The fund features a diversified portfolio that typically includes U.S. Treasury bills, notes, bonds, and mortgage-backed securities from government-related entities. By holding only government-backed or government-linked securities, the fund aims to minimize credit risk and offer investors relative safety and capital preservation compared to corporate or high-yield bond funds. With a duration generally between 3.5 and 6.0 years, its risk and return profile aligns with intermediate-term fixed income strategies, making it suitable for investors seeking stability and consistent yields. PGIM Government Income Fund – Class Z is managed by multiple professionals and is notable for its annual dividend distributions, reflecting its income-generating mandate in the broader fixed income market.

• Fund Family: PGIM
• Category: General US Govt
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PGVZX
• Share Class: Class Z
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate ex Credit TR

Performance

PGVZX had a total return of -2.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.28%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PGIQX	Class R6	0.47%
PGVAX	Class A	0.89%
JDRVX	Class R	1.23%
PRICX	Class C	2.05%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02671	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02736	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02609	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02585	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02577	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02542	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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