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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF
PHYL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.83% | +0.72% | +2.18% | +4.68% | +27.84% | +20.94% |
| Flows | +$34M | +$132M | +$528M | +$1.03B | +$1.33B | +$1.38B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | PGIM |
| N° of holdings | 1031 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 24, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,031
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.40% | +2.77% | +3.45% | +4.81% |
Max drawdown | -0.89% | -2.53% | -3.82% | -15.81% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 50d | 71d | 812d |
Time to recover | 9d | 18d | 35d | 540d |
What type of ETF is PHYL?
PHYL is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by PGIM.
What does PHYL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of PHYL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PHYL is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PHYL launched?
PHYL was launched on September 24, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PHYL?
PHYL is issued by PGIM.
What is the AUM of PHYL?
As of August 31, 2026, PHYL manages $1.42 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PHYL performed recently?
As of August 31, 2026, PHYL delivered a return of 0.83% over the past month (1M performance), 0.72% over the past three months (3M), and 2.18% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PHYL?
As of August 31, 2026, PHYL has seen net flows of +$34M in the past month (1M flow) and +$528M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PHYL pay dividends?
As of August 31, 2026, PHYL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.63%.
How many holdings are in PHYL
As of July 31, 2026, PHYL holds 1031 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PHYL?
As of July 31, 2026, PHYL holds 1031 securities, with 9.92% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PHYL?
As of July 31, 2026, PHYL holds a portfolio of 1031 underlyings, with its largest positions including PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund, USA, Notes 4% 31may2028, USD (BC-2028) and TransDigm, 6.75% 15aug2028, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PHYL invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, PHYL has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does PHYL focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, PHYL is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials.
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