PGIM Core Conservative Bond R6 (PQCNX)

Fund Assets	51.75M
Expense Ratio	0.188%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	128.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	4.39%
Dividend Growth	1.17%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.26
YTD Return	-2.21%
1-Year Return	-1.96%
5-Year Return	-4.67%
52-Week Low	8.20
52-Week High	8.84
Beta (5Y)	0.26
Holdings	605
Inception Date	May 22, 2017

About PQCNX

The PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused on providing exposure to a diverse range of high-quality, investment-grade bonds, aiming to outperform the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index over full market cycles. This fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to bonds, primarily targeting U.S. government, agency, corporate, and securitized fixed income securities. Notable features include a relatively low expense ratio and monthly dividend distributions, which make the fund suitable for those seeking regular income with a conservative risk profile. The portfolio consists of a large number of holdings, with a significant concentration in U.S. Treasury securities, reflecting an emphasis on stability and credit quality. Classified within the intermediate core bond category, the strategy balances interest rate sensitivity with high credit standards. Its role in the market is to serve as a core fixed-income holding for retirement accounts or diversified portfolios, prioritizing capital preservation and steady income over aggressive growth.

• Fund Family: PGIM
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PQCNX
• Share Class: Class R6
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PQCNX had a total return of -1.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.97%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGBPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I	0.49%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.30%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.57%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.73%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.29%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03055	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0309	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03076	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02998	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03067	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02993	Apr 30, 2026

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Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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