PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund - Class A (PHLAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 81.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.32% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 33.56 |
| YTD Return | -6.04% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.69% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.55 |
| 52-Week High | 41.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 52 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 1999 |
About PHLAX
PGIM Jennison Health Sciences Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of U.S. companies within the healthcare sector. The fund targets firms engaged in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical equipment, hospitals, nursing care, and health insurance carriers. With assets totaling approximately $1.68 billion and an expense ratio of about 1.13%, it offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of around 46 holdings, including prominent healthcare companies such as Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth Group, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Since its inception in 1999, the fund has sought to leverage healthcare innovation and growth trends to deliver value, making it a specialized vehicle within the health sciences investment space. The fund pays dividends annually and maintains a focus on large growth companies in the health sector.
Performance
PHLAX had a total return of 13.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.99%.
Top 10 Holdings
57.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 16.73% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 5.70% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 5.42% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 5.22% |
| Prudential Govt Money Mkt Fd | n/a | 5.05% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 4.96% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 4.26% |
| argenx SE | ARGX | 3.44% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | VRTX | 3.40% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 3.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $5.04682 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $5.31325 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.91322 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.61624 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $14.02528 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $1.43164 | Dec 20, 2019 |