PGIM Balanced Fund- Class C

Frequently Asked Questions About PABCX

What does PABCX invest in?

The fund aims to achieve both current income generation and substantial long-term growth of invested capital. Its strategy involves actively managing a diverse portfolio that spans equities, fixed-income securities, and money market instruments, specifically seeking to exploit perceived mispricings in the market. A significant portion, ranging from 45% to 70% of its total assets, is committed to stocks and related instruments. Under normal operating conditions, 30% to 55% of the fund's holdings are typically allocated to debt securities. Additionally, the fund maintains the option to dedicate up to 15% of its total assets to equity-linked investments in smaller enterprises.

What is the expense ratio of PABCX?

PGIM Balanced Fund- Class C (PABCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.82%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PABCX?

PGIM Balanced Fund- Class C (PABCX) manages $1.09B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is PABCX actively managed or an index fund?

PABCX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was PABCX launched?

PGIM Balanced Fund- Class C (PABCX) launched in November 1996 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has PABCX performed?

PABCX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.