UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANIES
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Investment Company Act file number: | | 811-03981 |
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Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: | | Prudential World Fund, Inc. |
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Address of principal executive offices: | | 655 Broad Street, 6th Floor |
| | Newark, New Jersey 07102 |
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Name and address of agent for service: | | Andrew R. French |
| | 655 Broad Street, 6th Floor |
| | Newark, New Jersey 07102 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 800-225-1852 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | | 10/31/2024 |
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Date of reporting period: | | 4/30/2024 |
Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders
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PGIM QUANT SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, a Prudential Financial company and member SIPC. PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), is a registered investment adviser. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
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Sincerely, |
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Stuart S. Parker, President |
PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund |
June 14, 2024 |
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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| | Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (without sales charges) Six Months* (%) | | Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (with sales charges) |
| | One Year (%) | | Five Years (%) | | Ten Years (%) | | Since Inception (%) |
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Class A | | 20.66 | | 9.86 | | 3.71 | | 2.53 | | — |
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Class C | | 19.70 | | 13.67 | | 3.59 | | 2.08 | | — |
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Class Z | | 20.81 | | 16.80 | | 5.35 | | 3.50 | | — |
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Class R6 | | 20.85 | | 17.03 | | 5.63 | | N/A | | 6.71 (12/28/2016) |
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MSCI All Country World ex-US ND Index | | | | | | | | |
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| | 17.69 | | 9.32 | | 5.03 | | 3.93 | | — |
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 Since Inception (%) |
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| | Class R6 (12/28/2016) |
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MSCI All Country World ex-US ND Index | | 6.43 |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the class’s inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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| | Class A | | Class C | | Class Z | | Class R6 |
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 5.50% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None |
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Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None |
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Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.30% | | 1.00% | | None | | None |
Benchmark Definition
MSCI All Country World ex-US ND Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-US Index (MSCI ACWI ex-US Index) is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of US-based companies. The MSCI ACWI ex-US Index includes both developed and emerging markets. The ND version of the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index reflects the impact of the maximum withholding taxes on reinvested dividends. The MSCI ACWI ex-US ND Index is unmanaged and the total return includes the reinvestment of all dividends.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 4/30/24
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Ten Largest Holdings | | Line of Business | | Country | | % of Net Assets |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | Taiwan | | 2.9% |
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Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock) | | Pharmaceuticals | | Denmark | | 2.3% |
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Novartis AG | | Pharmaceuticals | | Switzerland | | 1.3% |
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ASML Holding NV | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | Netherlands | | 1.2% |
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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | | Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds | | United States | | 1.0% |
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ABB Ltd. | | Electrical Equipment | | Switzerland | | 0.9% |
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GSK plc | | Pharmaceuticals | | United States | | 0.9% |
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Shell plc | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | United States | | 0.9% |
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UniCredit SpA | | Banks | | Italy | | 0.9% |
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc | | Aerospace & Defense | | United Kingdom | | 0.8% |
Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* |
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Class A | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,206.60 | | 1.48% | | $ 8.12 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.50 | | 1.48% | | $ 7.42 |
Class C | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,197.00 | | 2.72% | | $14.86 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,011.34 | | 2.72% | | $13.60 |
Class Z | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,208.10 | | 1.03% | | $ 5.65 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.74 | | 1.03% | | $ 5.17 |
Class R6 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,208.50 | | 0.81% | | $ 4.45 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.84 | | 0.81% | | $ 4.07 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 97.1% | | | | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS 94.0% | | | | | | | | |
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Australia 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
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BHP Group Ltd. | | | 42,065 | | | $ | 1,153,680 | |
BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 48,894 | | | | 713,629 | |
Brambles Ltd. | | | 27,344 | | | | 257,243 | |
Fortescue Ltd. | | | 77,216 | | | | 1,279,812 | |
Glencore PLC | | | 209,500 | | | | 1,218,989 | |
Goodman Group, REIT | | | 76,097 | | | | 1,537,131 | |
Helia Group Ltd. | | | 341,882 | | | | 877,524 | |
JB Hi-Fi Ltd. | | | 21,326 | | | | 832,185 | |
Medibank Private Ltd. | | | 375,906 | | | | 861,524 | |
Northern Star Resources Ltd. | | | 9,475 | | | | 89,811 | |
Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 3,134 | | | | 260,825 | |
Rio Tinto PLC | | | 13,452 | | | | 910,173 | |
Stockland, REIT | | | 17,388 | | | | 49,262 | |
Super Retail Group Ltd. | | | 7,092 | | | | 65,944 | |
West African Resources Ltd.* | | | 297,147 | | | | 251,789 | |
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Austria 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
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Erste Group Bank AG | | | 7,650 | | | | 356,759 | |
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Belgium 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Proximus SADP | | | 9,800 | | | | 72,203 | |
Tessenderlo Group SA | | | 1,735 | | | | 44,524 | |
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Brazil 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
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Banco do Brasil SA | | | 244,200 | | | | 1,292,812 | |
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA | | | 9,200 | | | | 67,043 | |
CPFL Energia SA | | | 31,500 | | | | 194,547 | |
Odontoprev SA | | | 15,000 | | | | 34,694 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 27,900 | | | | 238,133 | |
SLC Agricola SA | | | 9,000 | | | | 32,949 | |
Suzano SA | | | 8,100 | | | | 91,192 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA | | | 64,000 | | | | 588,283 | |
TIM SA | | | 24,300 | | | | 82,738 | |
Vale SA | | | 82,400 | | | | 1,003,698 | |
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Canada 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
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Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 3,700 | | | | 234,312 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Canada (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Air Canada* | | | 7,200 | | | $ | 106,275 | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. | | | 20,900 | | | | 1,158,370 | |
ARC Resources Ltd. | | | 14,800 | | | | 268,016 | |
Capital Power Corp. | | | 3,300 | | | | 86,129 | |
Celestica, Inc.* | | | 21,000 | | | | 909,316 | |
Dollarama, Inc. | | | 14,900 | | | | 1,242,956 | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,413,375 | |
George Weston Ltd. | | | 7,500 | | | | 987,016 | |
Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | | | 32,900 | | | | 972,912 | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 1,600 | | | | 110,006 | |
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. | | | 10,600 | | | | 1,162,370 | |
Manulife Financial Corp. | | | 62,900 | | | | 1,467,126 | |
Parkland Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 61,613 | |
Russel Metals, Inc. | | | 6,100 | | | | 171,792 | |
Sun Life Financial, Inc. | | | 24,900 | | | | 1,271,362 | |
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Chile 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
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Enel Chile SA | | | 1,404,400 | | | | 83,382 | |
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China 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | | | 14,700 | | | | 137,637 | |
ANTA Sports Products Ltd. | | | 104,000 | | | | 1,177,383 | |
Bank of Changsha Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 82,500 | | | | 92,661 | |
Bank of Chengdu Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 47,500 | | | | 96,741 | |
Bank of Shanghai Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 315,700 | | | | 317,518 | |
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 37,000 | | | | 35,373 | |
Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. | | | 30,000 | | | | 96,047 | |
China BlueChemical Ltd. (Class H Stock) | | | 1,596,000 | | | | 506,668 | |
China Construction Bank Corp. (Class H Stock) | | | 2,288,000 | | | | 1,480,316 | |
China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | | 386,000 | | | | 344,640 | |
China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd. (Class H Stock) | | | 110,500 | | | | 40,430 | |
China Tower Corp. Ltd. (Class H Stock), 144A | | | 2,296,000 | | | | 268,768 | |
Chlitina Holding Ltd. | | | 48,000 | | | | 276,587 | |
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai (Class A Stock) | | | 55,300 | | | | 320,270 | |
H World Group Ltd., ADR | | | 3,900 | | | | 143,169 | |
Huaxia Bank Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 305,400 | | | | 282,167 | |
Kuaishou Technology, 144A* | | | 61,600 | | | | 431,860 | |
Li Auto, Inc. (Class A Stock)* | | | 5,200 | | | | 68,130 | |
Midea Group Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 20,100 | | | | 192,981 | |
NetEase, Inc. | | | 67,600 | | | | 1,267,138 | |
PDD Holdings, Inc., ADR* | | | 12,600 | | | | 1,577,268 | |
PetroChina Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock) | | | 1,412,000 | | | | 1,315,619 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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China (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 315,200 | | | $ | 293,504 | |
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 73,300 | | | | 213,359 | |
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 4,250 | | | | 84,025 | |
Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock) | | | 86,000 | | | | 217,181 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 23,200 | | | | 1,018,090 | |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR* | | | 9,000 | | | | 112,950 | |
Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd.* | | | 16,800 | | | | 44,216 | |
Trip.com Group Ltd.* | | | 3,400 | | | | 165,605 | |
Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR | | | 2,600 | | | | 39,104 | |
Wilmar International Ltd. | | | 329,800 | | | | 775,219 | |
Xiaomi Corp. (Class B Stock), 144A* | | | 569,200 | | | | 1,240,815 | |
Yutong Bus Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 85,000 | | | | 299,577 | |
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Denmark 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
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Danske Bank A/S | | | 8,993 | | | | 258,882 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock) | | | 34,468 | | | | 4,420,256 | |
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S, 144A | | | 15,916 | | | | 257,110 | |
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Finland 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Kemira OYJ | | | 13,470 | | | | 293,319 | |
Konecranes OYJ | | | 3,650 | | | | 191,827 | |
Nokia OYJ | | | 76,041 | | | | 276,436 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 100,017 | | | | 1,172,025 | |
Wartsila OYJ Abp | | | 11,012 | | | | 203,144 | |
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France 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
Accor SA | | | 10,752 | | | | 471,214 | |
Amundi SA, 144A | | | 530 | | | | 36,975 | |
Carrefour SA | | | 4,216 | | | | 70,927 | |
Cie de Saint-Gobain SA | | | 15,731 | | | | 1,244,048 | |
Credit Agricole SA | | | 77,021 | | | | 1,191,764 | |
Eiffage SA | | | 4,480 | | | | 478,009 | |
Hermes International SCA | | | 598 | | | | 1,431,606 | |
Ipsen SA | | | 1,732 | | | | 210,674 | |
Klepierre SA, REIT | | | 39,708 | | | | 1,066,256 | |
La Francaise des Jeux SAEM, 144A | | | 16,895 | | | | 636,684 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 756 | | | | 621,006 | |
Publicis Groupe SA | | | 14,507 | | | | 1,600,801 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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France (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Rubis SCA | | | 1,848 | | | $ | 63,952 | |
Safran SA | | | 7,010 | | | | 1,519,992 | |
Sopra Steria Group | | | 1,043 | | | | 228,373 | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 10,089 | | | | 732,448 | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, REIT* | | | 816 | | | | 68,000 | |
Vinci SA | | | 10,088 | | | | 1,182,072 | |
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Georgia 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
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Bank of Georgia Group PLC | | | 5,808 | | | | 388,898 | |
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Germany 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 11,605 | | | | 1,264,357 | |
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA | | | 2,427 | | | | 214,617 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG | | | 30,009 | | | | 1,353,292 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 84,141 | | | | 1,343,943 | |
Heidelberg Materials AG | | | 13,066 | | | | 1,314,905 | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | | 770 | | | | 55,370 | |
Krones AG | | | 806 | | | | 106,256 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | | 1,008 | | | | 76,246 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen | | | 3,498 | | | | 1,538,450 | |
Nemetschek SE | | | 6,595 | | | | 582,795 | |
Rational AG | | | 168 | | | | 143,304 | |
Salzgitter AG | | | 2,574 | | | | 66,103 | |
SAP SE | | | 759 | | | | 137,050 | |
Siemens AG | | | 8,441 | | | | 1,581,283 | |
Suedzucker AG | | | 6,970 | | | | 99,480 | |
Talanx AG | | | 4,430 | | | | 333,200 | |
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Greece 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
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National Bank of Greece SA* | | | 16,350 | | | | 131,580 | |
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Hong Kong 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
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WH Group Ltd., 144A | | | 1,223,000 | | | | 888,925 | |
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India 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
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ABB India Ltd. | | | 5,320 | | | | 416,572 | |
Avanti Feeds Ltd. | | | 16,150 | | | | 102,813 | |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 940 | | | | 100,352 | |
Bharat Electronics Ltd. | | | 17,050 | | | | 47,678 | |
Birlasoft Ltd. | | | 26,994 | | | | 209,445 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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India (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 40,497 | | | $ | 205,533 | |
Cipla Ltd. | | | 3,146 | | | | 52,665 | |
Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. | | | 4,380 | | | | 148,226 | |
Cummins India Ltd. | | | 4,155 | | | | 162,685 | |
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | | | 3,975 | | | | 294,975 | |
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. | | | 2,480 | | | | 99,304 | |
Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 147,867 | | | | 1,137,211 | |
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., 144A* | | | 11,088 | | | | 528,720 | |
KPIT Technologies Ltd. | | | 12,513 | | | | 223,078 | |
Lupin Ltd. | | | 5,025 | | | | 98,942 | |
Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 421,350 | | | | 1,422,375 | |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | | | 31,740 | | | | 570,215 | |
Tata Motors Ltd. | | | 102,430 | | | | 1,235,210 | |
Trent Ltd. | | | 14,918 | | | | 787,445 | |
Vedanta Ltd. | | | 95,472 | | | | 455,656 | |
Zensar Technologies Ltd. | | | 55,019 | | | | 403,018 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 8,702,118 | |
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Indonesia 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 264,000 | | | | 111,587 | |
First Pacific Co. Ltd. | | | 902,000 | | | | 421,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 533,430 | |
| | |
Ireland 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | | | 2,175 | | | | 94,242 | |
| | |
Israel 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | | 8,000 | | | | 1,195,360 | |
Nice Ltd.* | | | 839 | | | | 187,609 | |
Plus500 Ltd. | | | 4,875 | | | | 131,868 | |
Wix.com Ltd.* | | | 400 | | | | 47,548 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,562,385 | |
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Italy 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
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BPER Banca | | | 105,452 | | | | 547,633 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 429,471 | | | | 1,607,512 | |
Saras SpA | | | 182,360 | | | | 342,441 | |
UniCredit SpA | | | 45,871 | | | | 1,683,666 | |
Unipol Gruppo SpA | | | 17,784 | | | | 159,428 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 4,340,680 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund 13
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Japan 12.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Appier Group, Inc.* | | | 11,200 | | | $ | 92,312 | |
ASAHI YUKIZAI Corp. | | | 3,300 | | | | 103,035 | |
Asics Corp. | | | 13,200 | | | | 565,783 | |
BIPROGY, Inc. | | | 6,300 | | | | 183,276 | |
Bridgestone Corp. | | | 7,200 | | | | 317,714 | |
Canon, Inc. | | | 16,700 | | | | 451,990 | |
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 31,300 | | | | 995,461 | |
Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (The) | | | 25,000 | | | | 171,630 | |
Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd. | | | 10,600 | | | | 138,726 | |
Daiichikosho Co. Ltd. | | | 3,600 | | | | 42,021 | |
Denso Corp. | | | 26,800 | | | | 456,756 | |
Disco Corp. | | | 4,600 | | | | 1,310,291 | |
Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. | | | 41,000 | | | | 696,467 | |
ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 16,800 | | | | 77,620 | |
GMO internet group, Inc. | | | 3,400 | | | | 55,825 | |
GS Yuasa Corp. | | | 14,600 | | | | 275,465 | |
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. | | | 24,500 | | | | 360,187 | |
Hitachi Zosen Corp. | | | 15,000 | | | | 116,098 | |
Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. | | | 71,000 | | | | 481,033 | |
Inpex Corp. | | | 41,200 | | | | 617,168 | |
JAFCO Group Co. Ltd. | | | 32,700 | | | | 369,039 | |
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. | | | 18,400 | | | | 326,025 | |
Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd. | | | 21,400 | | | | 157,070 | |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. | | | 10,900 | | | | 459,798 | |
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The) | | | 6,800 | | | | 101,860 | |
Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. | | | 2,800 | | | | 36,451 | |
KDX Realty Investment Corp., REIT | | | 93 | | | | 91,729 | |
Mazda Motor Corp. | | | 54,000 | | | | 611,252 | |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 68,900 | | | | 1,575,714 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | | | 36,200 | | | | 663,355 | |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 10,800 | | | | 96,564 | |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 32,300 | | | | 1,559,305 | |
Money Forward, Inc.* | | | 2,800 | | | | 97,500 | |
Nidec Corp. | | | 2,400 | | | | 112,399 | |
Nippon Steel Corp. | | | 53,000 | | | | 1,188,203 | |
Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | 6,800 | | | | 76,450 | |
Open Up Group, Inc. | | | 20,400 | | | | 258,424 | |
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 29,200 | | | | 1,248,500 | |
Raito Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | | 7,200 | | | | 93,555 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp. | | | 2,400 | | | | 38,966 | |
RS Technologies Co. Ltd. | | | 1,900 | | | | 37,728 | |
Saizeriya Co. Ltd. | | | 2,700 | | | | 91,172 | |
Sangetsu Corp. | | | 7,900 | | | | 167,944 | |
Sanrio Co. Ltd. | | | 18,000 | | | | 303,488 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Japan (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 18,900 | | | $ | 182,557 | |
Sanwa Holdings Corp. | | | 16,000 | | | | 261,294 | |
SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 9,600 | | | | 990,501 | |
Seiko Epson Corp. | | | 33,400 | | | | 549,430 | |
Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 12,900 | | | | 602,440 | |
Subaru Corp. | | | 48,500 | | | | 1,082,956 | |
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. | | | 7,800 | | | | 94,675 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 36,900 | | | | 969,808 | |
Tamron Co. Ltd. | | | 6,000 | | | | 279,004 | |
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 14,000 | | | | 108,081 | |
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc.* | | | 18,600 | | | | 115,697 | |
Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. | | | 21,500 | | | | 482,186 | |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 30,565 | | | | 697,145 | |
UT Group Co. Ltd. | | | 4,200 | | | | 88,074 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 23,775,197 | |
| | |
Luxembourg 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
ArcelorMittal SA | | | 36,781 | | | | 918,894 | |
| | |
Mexico 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
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Banco del Bajio SA, 144A | | | 170,900 | | | | 631,694 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV (Class O Stock) | | | 17,700 | | | | 175,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 807,260 | |
| | |
Netherlands 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
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ABN AMRO Bank NV, 144A, CVA | | | 3,402 | | | | 54,495 | |
ASM International NV | | | 1,094 | | | | 688,168 | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 2,731 | | | | 2,378,735 | |
EXOR NV | | | 8,014 | | | | 874,932 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 12,013 | | | | 364,645 | |
Koninklijke BAM Groep NV | | | 26,475 | | | | 107,923 | |
Koninklijke KPN NV | | | 181,030 | | | | 657,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 5,126,785 | |
| | |
Norway 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
DNB Bank ASA | | | 41,323 | | | | 720,225 | |
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Poland 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Alior Bank SA* | | | 5,250 | | | | 133,745 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund 15
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Poland (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA | | | 1,308 | | | $ | 54,152 | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 11,823 | | | | 148,803 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 336,700 | |
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Qatar 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Ooredoo QPSC | | | 228,249 | | | | 626,246 | |
| | |
Russia 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Inter RAO UES PJSC^ | | | 13,660,000 | | | | 15 | |
LUKOIL PJSC^ | | | 14,283 | | | | — | |
Polyus PJSC*^ | | | 1,450 | | | | — | |
Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC^ | | | 155,425 | | | | — | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC^ | | | 366,709 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | 15 | |
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Saudi Arabia 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co. | | | 1,248 | | | | 103,194 | |
Etihad Etisalat Co. | | | 8,294 | | | | 114,807 | |
National Medical Care Co. | | | 720 | | | | 35,279 | |
Saudi Telecom Co. | | | 10,918 | | | | 109,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 362,834 | |
| | |
Singapore 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
BW LPG Ltd., 144A | | | 37,526 | | | | 541,897 | |
Hafnia Ltd. | | | 58,380 | | | | 440,171 | |
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 126,000 | | | | 1,308,078 | |
Singapore Airlines Ltd. | | | 182,300 | | | | 869,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 3,160,012 | |
| | |
South Africa 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Standard Bank Group Ltd. | | | 42,125 | | | | 395,586 | |
| | |
South Korea 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
BNK Financial Group, Inc. | | | 16,850 | | | | 101,731 | |
CJ CheilJedang Corp. | | | 360 | | | | 87,259 | |
DB Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 7,688 | | | | 539,274 | |
Doosan Bobcat, Inc. | | | 1,712 | | | | 63,986 | |
Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 22,877 | | | | 964,879 | |
Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd. | | | 624 | | | | 81,688 | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 5,877 | | | | 961,473 | |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 1,885 | | | | 339,066 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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South Korea (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Industrial Bank of Korea | | | 15,092 | | | $ | 151,728 | |
JB Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 14,248 | | | | 136,707 | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 27,988 | | | | 1,517,983 | |
Kia Corp. | | | 16,583 | | | | 1,404,955 | |
OCI Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 68,132 | |
Orion Corp. | | | 4,452 | | | | 297,945 | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 18,948 | | | | 1,053,256 | |
Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 1,704 | | | | 107,374 | |
Samsung SDS Co. Ltd. | | | 875 | | | | 100,520 | |
Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. | | | 7,549 | | | | 206,510 | |
Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 21,499 | | | | 722,309 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 9,414 | | | | 1,161,741 | |
SK Telecom Co. Ltd. | | | 1,010 | | | | 37,352 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 10,105,868 | |
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Spain 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
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ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | | 1,566 | | | | 62,719 | |
Aena SME SA, 144A | | | 500 | | | | 91,120 | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 143,545 | | | | 1,552,291 | |
Banco Santander SA | | | 116,125 | | | | 565,022 | |
Indra Sistemas SA | | | 4,950 | | | | 94,628 | |
Industria de Diseno Textil SA | | | 36,366 | | | | 1,655,778 | |
Repsol SA | | | 5,688 | | | | 89,279 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 4,110,837 | |
| | |
Sweden 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Atlas Copco AB (Class B Stock) | | | 14,008 | | | | 210,039 | |
Epiroc AB (Class B Stock) | | | 2,938 | | | | 48,700 | |
Essity AB (Class B Stock) | | | 40,791 | | | | 1,017,726 | |
Fortnox AB | | | 16,600 | | | | 96,727 | |
Investor AB (Class B Stock) | | | 46,160 | | | | 1,130,586 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Class A Stock) | | | 69,675 | | | | 912,494 | |
SSAB AB (Class A Stock) | | | 12,800 | | | | 71,874 | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB (Class A Stock) | | | 10,881 | | | | 93,308 | |
Swedbank AB (Class A Stock) | | | 46,804 | | | | 894,999 | |
Trelleborg AB (Class B Stock) | | | 7,950 | | | | 280,177 | |
Volvo AB (Class A Stock) | | | 1,500 | | | | 39,504 | |
Volvo AB (Class B Stock) | | | 57,960 | | | | 1,475,267 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 6,271,401 | |
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Switzerland 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
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ABB Ltd. | | | 37,842 | | | | 1,838,684 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund 17
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Switzerland (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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Logitech International SA | | | 13,318 | | | $ | 1,036,902 | |
Novartis AG | | | 25,782 | | | | 2,502,338 | |
Schindler Holding AG | | | 170 | | | | 41,421 | |
UBS Group AG | | | 24,892 | | | | 653,746 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 6,073,091 | |
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Taiwan 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Acer, Inc. | | | 144,000 | | | | 198,137 | |
Asustek Computer, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 65,564 | |
Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | 126,000 | | | | 137,436 | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 53,000 | | | | 252,299 | |
Largan Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 66,658 | |
Makalot Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 7,000 | | | | 83,811 | |
MediaTek, Inc. | | | 24,000 | | | | 723,628 | |
Quanta Computer, Inc. | | | 175,000 | | | | 1,373,443 | |
TaiDoc Technology Corp. | | | 37,000 | | | | 175,347 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 240,000 | | | | 5,746,504 | |
Wistron Corp. | | | 277,000 | | | | 948,465 | |
Wiwynn Corp. | | | 3,000 | | | | 213,417 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 9,984,709 | |
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Thailand 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL | | | 109,300 | | | | 721,407 | |
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Turkey 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Akbank TAS | | | 74,164 | | | | 136,506 | |
KOC Holding A/S | | | 32,767 | | | | 228,684 | |
Turk Hava Yollari AO* | | | 103,620 | | | | 1,042,244 | |
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A/S | | | 288,458 | | | | 718,131 | |
Turkiye Is Bankasi A/S (Class C Stock) | | | 0 | | | | — | |
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A/S | | | 122,789 | | | | 122,958 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,248,523 | |
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United Arab Emirates 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
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Emaar Properties PJSC* | | | 551,375 | | | | 1,232,928 | |
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC | | | 254,782 | | | | 1,179,806 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,412,734 | |
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United Kingdom 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
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3i Group PLC | | | 39,737 | | | | 1,419,702 | |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | 19,187 | | | | 635,045 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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United Kingdom (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
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AstraZeneca PLC | | | 3,469 | | | $ | 524,683 | |
Aviva PLC | | | 80,125 | | | | 465,218 | |
BAE Systems PLC | | | 76,100 | | | | 1,265,712 | |
Barclays PLC | | | 214,840 | | | | 541,675 | |
BT Group PLC | | | 99,740 | | | | 127,548 | |
Centrica PLC | | | 380,197 | | | | 606,898 | |
DCC PLC | | | 714 | | | | 48,760 | |
easyJet PLC | | | 26,850 | | | | 179,843 | |
Games Workshop Group PLC | | | 650 | | | | 80,336 | |
Harbour Energy PLC | | | 54,159 | | | | 193,536 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC | | | 20,055 | | | | 173,836 | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | | 56,338 | | | | 1,287,332 | |
Intermediate Capital Group PLC | | | 4,175 | | | | 108,817 | |
Investec PLC | | | 29,783 | | | | 188,654 | |
Man Group PLC | | | 94,800 | | | | 304,014 | |
Mitie Group PLC | | | 65,772 | | | | 95,464 | |
Next PLC | | | 1,785 | | | | 200,202 | |
Paragon Banking Group PLC | | | 14,150 | | | | 126,191 | |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | | | 323,551 | | | | 1,659,178 | |
Serco Group PLC | | | 132,504 | | | | 302,202 | |
Tesco PLC | | | 225,074 | | | | 830,989 | |
Whitbread PLC | | | 1,337 | | | | 52,695 | |
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| | | | | | | 11,418,530 | |
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United States 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
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CRH PLC | | | 816 | | | | 63,192 | |
GSK PLC | | | 87,086 | | | | 1,806,766 | |
Holcim AG* | | | 19,262 | | | | 1,612,379 | |
James Hardie Industries PLC, CDI* | | | 7,575 | | | | 260,413 | |
Nestle SA | | | 10,810 | | | | 1,085,326 | |
Roche Holding AG | | | 1,634 | | | | 391,530 | |
Shell PLC | | | 47,997 | | | | 1,706,227 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 16,317 | | | | 361,038 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,286,871 | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $156,923,427) | | | | | | | 184,782,874 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund 19
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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PREFERRED STOCKS 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
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Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais (PRFC) | | | 506,310 | | | $ | 946,783 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PRFC) | | | 194,800 | | | | 1,572,626 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,519,409 | |
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Germany 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (PRFC) | | | 418 | | | | 42,950 | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (PRFC) | | | 1,175 | | | | 93,344 | |
Volkswagen AG (PRFC) | | | 3,654 | | | | 447,634 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 583,928 | |
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South Korea 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (PRFC) | | | 6,505 | | | | 303,726 | |
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $2,326,154) | | | | | | | 3,407,063 | |
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RIGHTS* 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
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China | | | | | | | | |
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Chlitina Holding Ltd., expiring 04/25/24 (cost $0) | | | 1,449 | | | | 1,408 | |
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UNAFFILIATED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
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United States | | | | | | | | |
| | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | | | 24,650 | | | | 1,904,705 | |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | | | 18,800 | | | | 770,612 | |
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TOTAL UNAFFILIATED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $2,454,804) | | | | | | | 2,675,317 | |
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TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $161,704,385) | | | | | | | 190,866,662 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
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AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%) (cost $3,545,174)(wb) | | | 3,545,174 | | | | 3,545,174 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION(k)(n) 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills (cost $297,836) | | | 5.270% | | | | 06/20/24 | | | | 300 | | | $ | 297,802 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $3,843,010) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,842,976 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $165,547,395) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 194,709,638 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities(z) 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,753,802 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 196,463,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
USD—US Dollar
144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.
ADR—American Depositary Receipt
CDI—Chess Depository Interest
CVA—Certificate Van Aandelen (Bearer)
EAFE—Europe, Australasia, Far East
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
GS—Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
MSCI—Morgan Stanley Capital International
PJSC—Public Joint-Stock Company
PRFC—Preference Shares
REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
* | Non-income producing security. |
# | Principal amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. |
^ | Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $15 and 0.0% of net assets. |
(k) | Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives. |
(n) | Rate shown reflects yield to maturity at purchased date. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
(z) | Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments: |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts | | | Type | | Expiration Date | | Current Notional Amount | | | Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | |
| Long Positions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 34 | | | Mini MSCI EAFE Index | | Jun. 2024 | | $ | 3,854,750 | | | | | | | $ | (103,240 | ) | | | | |
| 35 | | | Mini MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Jun. 2024 | | | 1,823,500 | | | | | | | | (5,561 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (108,801 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:
Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Broker | | Cash and/or Foreign Currency | | | Securities Market Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GS | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 297,802 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,359,521 | | | | $— | |
Austria | | | — | | | | 356,759 | | | | — | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 116,727 | | | | — | |
Brazil | | | 3,626,089 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Canada | | | 11,622,946 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Chile | | | 83,382 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China | | | 1,872,491 | | | | 13,100,525 | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 4,936,248 | | | | — | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 2,136,751 | | | | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 12,854,801 | | | | — | |
Georgia | | | — | | | | 388,898 | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 |
Investments in Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,210,651 | | | $— |
Greece | | | — | | | | 131,580 | | | — |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 888,925 | | | — |
India | | | — | | | | 8,702,118 | | | — |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 533,430 | | | — |
Ireland | | | — | | | | 94,242 | | | — |
Israel | | | 1,242,908 | | | | 319,477 | | | — |
Italy | | | — | | | | 4,340,680 | | | — |
Japan | | | — | | | | 23,775,197 | | | — |
Luxembourg | | | — | | | | 918,894 | | | — |
Mexico | | | 807,260 | | | | — | | | — |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 5,126,785 | | | — |
Norway | | | — | | | | 720,225 | | | — |
Poland | | | — | | | | 336,700 | | | — |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 626,246 | | | — |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | 15 |
Saudi Arabia | | | — | | | | 362,834 | | | — |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 3,160,012 | | | — |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 395,586 | | | — |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 10,105,868 | | | — |
Spain | | | — | | | | 4,110,837 | | | — |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 6,271,401 | | | — |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 6,073,091 | | | — |
Taiwan | | | — | | | | 9,984,709 | | | — |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 721,407 | | | — |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 2,248,523 | | | — |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 2,412,734 | | | — |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 11,418,530 | | | — |
United States | | | — | | | | 7,286,871 | | | — |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 2,519,409 | | | | — | | | — |
Germany | | | — | | | | 583,928 | | | — |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 303,726 | | | — |
Rights | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | | — | | | | 1,408 | | | — |
Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 2,675,317 | | | | — | | | — |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 3,545,174 | | | | — | | | — |
U.S. Treasury Obligation | | | — | | | | 297,802 | | | — |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 27,994,976 | | | $ | 166,714,647 | | | $ 15 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Other Financial Instruments* | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (108,801 | ) | | $ | — | | | | $— | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value. |
Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | | | |
Banks | | | 12.5 | % |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 7.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 6.7 | |
Metals & Mining | | | 5.6 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 5.5 | |
Insurance | | | 4.7 | |
Automobiles | | | 3.9 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 3.9 | |
Machinery | | | 2.5 | |
Capital Markets | | | 2.4 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 2.3 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 2.3 | |
Food Products | | | 2.3 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 2.0 | |
Specialty Retail | | | 1.9 | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 1.8 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 1.7 | |
Construction Materials | | | 1.7 | |
Broadline Retail | | | 1.6 | |
Financial Services | | | 1.6 | |
Passenger Airlines | | | 1.6 | |
Software | | | 1.4 | |
Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 1.4 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 1.3 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 1.3 | |
Entertainment | | | 1.0 | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 1.0 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 1.0 | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | 0.9 | |
Automobile Components | | | 0.9 | |
Electric Utilities | | | 0.9 | |
Tobacco | | | 0.8 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 0.8 | |
| | | | |
Media | | | 0.8 | % |
Industrial REITs | | | 0.8 | |
Building Products | | | 0.8 | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 0.7 | |
Chemicals | | | 0.7 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 0.6 | |
Retail REITs | | | 0.6 | |
IT Services | | | 0.6 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 0.6 | |
Household Products | | | 0.5 | |
Household Durables | | | 0.5 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 0.5 | |
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers | | | 0.4 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 0.3 | |
Gas Utilities | | | 0.3 | |
Multi-Utilities | | | 0.3 | |
Personal Care Products | | | 0.2 | |
Professional Services | | | 0.2 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | 0.2 | |
U.S. Treasury Obligation | | | 0.1 | |
Communications Equipment | | | 0.1 | |
Diversified REITs | | | 0.1 | |
Containers & Packaging | | | 0.1 | |
Paper & Forest Products | | | 0.1 | |
Transportation Infrastructure | | | 0.1 | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | 0.0 | * |
Leisure Products | | | 0.0 | * |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Industry Classification (continued):
| | | | |
Ground Transportation | | | 0.0 | *% |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 99.1 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities | | | 0.9 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:
The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary type of risk associated with these derivative instruments is equity risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.
Fair values of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives | |
| | | | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Equity contracts | | — | | $— | | Due from/to broker-variation margin futures | | $ | 108,801 | * |
| | | | | | | | | | |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2024 are as follows:
| | | | |
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
| |
| |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Futures | |
| | | |
Equity contracts | | $ | 545,387 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
| |
| |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Futures | |
| | | |
Equity contracts | | $ | 217,585 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
For the six months ended April 30, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:
| | |
Derivative Contract Type | | Average Volume of Derivative Activities* |
Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1) | | $5,335,362 |
* | Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended April 30, 2024. |
(1) | Notional Amount in USD. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
| |
Assets | | | | |
| |
Investments at value: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $162,002,221) | | $ | 191,164,464 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $3,545,174) | | | 3,545,174 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $814,881) | | | 810,366 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 846,359 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 759,884 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 98,352 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 92,653 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Assets | | | 197,317,252 | |
| | | | |
| |
Liabilities | | | | |
| |
Foreign capital gains tax liability accrued | | | 221,080 | |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 207,086 | |
Management fee payable | | | 100,370 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses payable | | | 95,086 | |
Due to broker—variation margin futures | | | 78,065 | |
Custodian and accounting fees payable | | | 51,354 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 45,114 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 35,131 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 19,460 | |
Directors’ fees payable | | | 1,066 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Liabilities | | | 853,812 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 196,463,440 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 267 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 183,335,815 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 13,127,358 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 196,463,440 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($137,567,657 ÷ 18,728,638 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 7.35 | | | | | |
Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price) | | | 0.43 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 7.78 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($1,089,660 ÷ 157,613 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 6.91 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class Z | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($12,512,792 ÷ 1,686,004 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 7.42 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($45,293,331 ÷ 6,095,725 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 7.43 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
| |
Income | | | | |
Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $470,369 foreign withholding tax) | | $ | 3,419,694 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 95,932 | |
Interest income | | | 9,703 | |
Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $3,470) | | | 4,142 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total income | | | 3,529,471 | |
| | | | |
| |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 725,335 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 206,848 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $110,723)(a) | | | 290,840 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 70,121 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 33,056 | |
Professional fees | | | 27,986 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 19,605 | |
Audit fee | | | 14,571 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 6,594 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 30,201 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total expenses | | | 1,425,157 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (194,918 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net expenses | | | 1,230,239 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2,299,232 | |
| | | | |
| |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions (including affiliated of $(1,612)) (net of foreign capital gains taxes $(159,587)) | | | 3,283,085 | |
Futures transactions | | | 545,387 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (43,343 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 3,785,129 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments (including affiliated of $(68)) (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $(115,337)) | | | 29,099,087 | |
Futures | | | 217,585 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (20,488 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 29,296,184 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 33,081,313 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 35,380,545 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class Z | | | Class R6 | |
Distribution fee | | | 201,344 | | | | 5,504 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | 273,633 | | | | 4,412 | | | | 11,419 | | | | 1,376 | |
Registration fees | | | 6,663 | | | | 4,013 | | | | 5,165 | | | | 3,764 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | (136,860 | ) | | | (4,281) | | | | (12,723) | | | | (41,054) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |
| | | | | | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | $ | 2,299,232 | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,540,370 | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | | 3,785,129 | | | | | | | | | | 2,689,361 | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | | | 29,296,184 | | | | | | | | | | 16,724,044 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | 35,380,545 | | | | | | | | | | 24,953,775 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from distributable earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | (5,000,495 | ) | | | | | | | | | (4,478,558 | ) | | | | |
Class C | | | | | (29,693 | ) | | | | | | | | | (30,105 | ) | | | | |
Class Z | | | | | (508,377 | ) | | | | | | | | | (511,647 | ) | | | | |
Class R6 | | | | | (2,045,517 | ) | | | | | | | | | (1,675,178 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | (7,584,082 | ) | | | | | | | | | (6,695,488 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | 6,792,644 | | | | | | | | | | 17,742,828 | | | | | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | | | 7,485,544 | | | | | | | | | | 6,609,213 | | | | | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | | | (18,549,542 | ) | | | | | | | | | (38,363,562 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | | | (4,271,354 | ) | | | | | | | | | (14,011,521 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | | | 23,525,109 | | | | | | | | | | 4,246,766 | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | | 172,938,331 | | | | | | | | | | 168,691,565 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
End of period | | | | $ | 196,463,440 | | | | | | | | | $ | 172,938,331 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
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Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.33 | | | | | | $5.76 | | | | $8.59 | | | | $6.74 | | | | $7.19 | | | | $6.96 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.08 | | | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.21 | | | | | | 0.62 | | | | (2.14 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.28 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.29 | | | | | | 0.79 | | | | (1.96 | ) | | | 1.96 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.43 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.27) | | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.27) | | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.35 | | | | | | $6.33 | | | | $5.76 | | | | $8.59 | | | | $6.74 | | | | $7.19 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 20.66% | | | | | | 13.91 | % | | | (25.11 | )% | | | 29.28 | % | | | (4.07 | )% | | | 6.53 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $137,568 | | | | | | $121,357 | | | | $119,053 | | | | $176,479 | | | | $147,445 | | | | $173,103 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $134,966 | | | | | | $130,333 | | | | $148,834 | | | | $176,751 | | | | $156,952 | | | | $172,031 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.45%(d) | | | | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.65%(d) | | | | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.62 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2.20%(d) | | | | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 2.19 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 52% | | | | | | 111 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 128 | % | | | 94 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $5.93 | | | | | | $5.42 | | | | $8.13 | | | | $6.38 | | | | $6.86 | | | | $6.64 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.07 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.12 | | | | | | 0.58 | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | 1.71 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.30 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.15 | | | | | | 0.65 | | | | (1.93 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.37 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.17) | | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.17) | | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $6.91 | | | | | | $5.93 | | | | $5.42 | | | | $8.13 | | | | $6.38 | | | | $6.86 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 19.70% | | | | | | 12.11 | % | | | (25.98 | )% | | | 27.89 | % | | | (5.42 | )% | | | 5.77 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $1,090 | | | | | | $1,107 | | | | $1,319 | | | | $2,335 | | | | $2,381 | | | | $2,928 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $1,107 | | | | | | $1,279 | | | | $1,929 | | | | $2,444 | | | | $2,640 | | | | $7,163 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 2.69%(d) | | | | | | 3.12 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.25 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 3.47%(d) | | | | | | 3.29 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 2.39 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.89%(d) | | | | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 1.09 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 52% | | | | | | 111 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 128 | % | | | 94 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class Z Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.41 | | | | | | $5.83 | | | | $8.68 | | | | $6.81 | | | | $7.26 | | | | $7.02 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.09 | | | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.22 | | | | | | 0.62 | | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 1.79 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 0.29 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.31 | | | | | | 0.83 | | | | (1.94 | ) | | | 2.01 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.47 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.30) | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.30) | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.42 | | | | | | $6.41 | | | | $5.83 | | | | $8.68 | | | | $6.81 | | | | $7.26 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 20.81% | | | | | | 14.49 | % | | | (24.82 | )% | | | 29.85 | % | | | (3.61 | )% | | | 7.05 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $12,513 | | | | | | $10,955 | | | | $11,635 | | | | $16,562 | | | | $13,062 | | | | $14,753 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $12,184 | | | | | | $12,118 | | | | $15,433 | | | | $17,429 | | | | $12,955 | | | | $13,815 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.00%(d) | | | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.21%(d) | | | | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.17 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2.67%(d) | | | | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.20 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.58 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 52% | | | | | | 111 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 128 | % | | | 94 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R6 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.43 | | | | | | $5.85 | | | | $8.70 | | | | $6.83 | | | | $7.27 | | | | $7.03 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.10 | | | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.21 | | | | | | 0.62 | | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 1.78 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 0.27 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.31 | | | | | | 0.85 | | | | (1.92 | ) | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.48 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.31) | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.31) | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.43 | | | | | | $6.43 | | | | $5.85 | | | | $8.70 | | | | $6.83 | | | | $7.27 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 20.85% | | | | | | 14.97 | % | | | (24.60 | )% | | | 29.96 | % | | | (3.26 | )% | | | 7.33 | % |
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Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $45,293 | | | | | | $39,520 | | | | $36,684 | | | | $59,558 | | | | $18,837 | | | | $5,487 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $46,228 | | | | | | $46,208 | | | | $51,067 | | | | $37,941 | | | | $18,273 | | | | $23,216 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.78%(d) | | | | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.96%(d) | | | | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2.85%(d) | | | | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 2.92 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 3.06 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 52% | | | | | | 111 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 128 | % | | | 94 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying portfolios in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital.
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some
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of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is recorded for financial
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statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions.
The Fund invested in financial futures contracts in order to hedge its existing portfolio securities, or securities the Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are
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reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
The Fund is subject to foreign income taxes imposed by certain countries in which it invests. Additionally, capital gains realized upon disposition of securities issued in or by certain foreign countries are subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries. All taxes are computed in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law, and, to the extent permitted, capital losses are used to offset capital gains. Taxes attributable to income are accrued by the Fund as a reduction of income. Current and deferred tax expense attributable to capital gains is reflected as a component of realized or change in unrealized gain/loss on securities in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent that the Fund has country specific capital loss carryforwards, such carryforwards are applied against net unrealized gains when determining the deferred tax liability. Any deferred tax liability incurred by the Fund is included in either Other liabilities or Deferred tax liability on the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency |
Net Investment Income | | Annually |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | Annually |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | Annually |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC (“PGIM Quantitative Solutions” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of PGIM Quantitative Solutions.
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |
0.75% of average daily net assets up to $2 billion; | | | 0.75% | |
0.70% of average daily net assets from $2 billion to $5 billion; | | | | |
0.69% of average daily net assets over $5 billion | | | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
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Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver/reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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Class | | Expense Limitations |
A | | 1.45% |
C | | 2.69 |
Z | | 1.00 |
R6 | | 0.78 |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee |
A | | 0.30% | | 0.30% |
C | | 1.00 | | 1.00 |
Z | | N/A | | N/A |
R6 | | N/A | | N/A |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
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Class | | FESL | | | CDSC | |
A | | $ | 7,738 | | | | $— | |
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PGIM Investments, PIMS and PGIM Quantitative Solutions are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
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Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$96,541,802 | | $106,629,035 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
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Value, Beginning of Period | | | Cost of Purchases | | | | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | Value, End of Period | | | | | | Shares, End of Period | | | | | | Income |
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| Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: |
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| PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) |
| $3,297,041 | | | | $24,382,592 | | | | | | | | $24,134,459 | | | | | | | $— | | | | | | | $ — | | | | | | | $ | 3,545,174 | | | | | | | | 3,545,174 | | | | | | | $95,932 |
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| PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%)(1)(wb) |
| 685,491 | | | | 26,472,111 | | | | | | | | 27,155,922 | | | | | | | (68) | | | | | | | (1,612 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | 3,470(2) |
| $3,982,532 | | | | $50,854,703 | | | | | | | | $51,290,381 | | | | | | | $(68) | | | | | | | $(1,612 | ) | | | | | | $ | 3,545,174 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $99,402 |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(2) | The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | | | | | |
Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation |
$166,367,071 | | $37,498,759 | | $(9,264,993) | | $28,233,766 |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
| | |
Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized |
$19,688,000 | | $400,000 |
The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are subject to such review.
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The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 700,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
| | | | | |
| |
Class | | Number of Shares |
A | | | | 100,000,000 | |
B | | | | 5,000,000 | |
C | | | | 100,000,000 | |
Z | | | | 180,000,000 | |
T | | | | 135,000,000 | |
R6 | | | | 180,000,000 | |
The Fund currently does not have any Class B or Class T shares outstanding.
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class | | Number of Shares | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Z | | | | 92,403 | | | | | 5.5 | % |
R6 | | | | 3,910,656 | | | | | 64.2 | |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
| | | | |
| | Number of Shareholders | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Affiliated | | 1 | | 14.8% |
Unaffiliated | | 2 | | 26.5 |
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Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount | |
| | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 91,035 | | | | | | | $ | 643,061 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 724,772 | | | | | | | | 4,913,951 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,195,715 | ) | | | | | | | (8,442,642 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (379,908 | ) | | | | | | | (2,885,630 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 22,783 | | | | | | | | 158,288 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (76,776 | ) | | | | | | | (550,171 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (433,901 | ) | | | | | | $ | (3,277,513 | ) |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 186,486 | | | | | | | $ | 1,209,888 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 725,523 | | | | | | | | 4,403,922 | |
Shares purchased | | | (2,382,623 | ) | | | | | | | (15,398,749 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,470,614 | ) | | | | | | | (9,784,939 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 23,446 | | | | | | | | 154,741 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (52,571 | ) | | | | | | | (345,682 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,499,739 | ) | | | | | | $ | (9,975,880 | ) |
| | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,237 | | | | | | | $ | 42,537 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 4,632 | | | | | | | | 29,693 | |
Shares purchased | | | (15,705 | ) | | | | | | | (102,330 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (4,836 | ) | | | | | | | (30,100 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (24,254 | ) | | | | | | | (158,288 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (29,090 | ) | | | | | | $ | (188,388 | ) |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 13,168 | | | | | | | $ | 80,989 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 5,223 | | | | | | | | 30,087 | |
Shares purchased | | | (50,815 | ) | | | | | | | (309,324 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (32,424 | ) | | | | | | | (198,248 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (24,475 | ) | | | | | | | (151,868 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (56,899 | ) | | | | | | $ | (350,116 | ) |
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| | | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount | |
| | | |
Class Z | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 67,446 | | | | | | | $ | 488,253 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 72,571 | | | | | | | | 496,383 | |
Shares purchased | | | (215,321 | ) | | | | | | | (1,523,225 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (75,304 | ) | | | | | | | (538,589 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 59,038 | | | | | | | | 422,766 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (6,122 | ) | | | | | | | (45,611 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (22,388 | ) | | | | | | $ | (161,434 | ) |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 238,881 | | | | | | | $ | 1,527,659 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 81,704 | | | | | | | | 500,026 | |
Shares purchased | | | (638,583 | ) | | | | | | | (4,184,774 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (317,998 | ) | | | | | | | (2,157,089 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 49,058 | | | | | | | | 325,780 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (17,944 | ) | | | | | | | (118,254 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (286,884 | ) | | | | | | $ | (1,949,563) | |
| | | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 792,453 | | | | | | | $ | 5,618,793 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 299,052 | | | | | | | | 2,045,517 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,168,501 | ) | | | | | | | (8,481,345 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (76,996 | ) | | | | | | | (817,035 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 23,066 | | | | | | | | 173,016 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (53,930 | ) | | | | | | $ | (644,019 | ) |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,359,691 | | | | | | | $ | 14,924,292 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 273,722 | | | | | | | | 1,675,178 | |
Shares purchased | | | (2,779,963 | ) | | | | | | | (18,470,715 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (146,550 | ) | | | | | | | (1,871,245 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 20,458 | | | | | | | | 135,283 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (126,092 | ) | | | | | | $ | (1,735,962 | ) |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary
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funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
| | |
| | SCA |
Term of Commitment | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
Total Commitment | | $ 1,200,000,000 |
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | 0.15% |
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
The Fund utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024. The average daily balance for the 1 day that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $123,000, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 6.41%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $123,000. At April 30, 2024, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Active Trading Risk: The Fund actively and frequently trades its portfolio securities. High portfolio turnover results in higher transaction costs, which can affect the Fund’s performance and have adverse tax consequences. In addition, high portfolio turnover may also mean that a proportionately greater amount of distributions to shareholders will be taxed as ordinary income rather than long-term capital gains compared to investment companies with lower portfolio turnover.
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Core Style Risk: The Fund’s core investment style may subject the Fund to risks of both value and growth investing. The portion of the Fund’s portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a growth strategy may be subject to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. The portion of the Fund’s portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a value strategy may be subject to the risk that the market may not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for long periods of time or at all, or that a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced or overvalued. Issuers of value stocks may have experienced adverse business developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stock to be out of favor. If the Fund’s assessment of market conditions or a company’s value is inaccurate, the Fund could suffer losses or produce poor performance relative to other funds. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Therefore, both styles may over time go in and out of favor with the markets. At times when a style is out of favor, that portion of the portfolio may lag the other portion of the portfolio, which may cause the Fund to underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other mutual funds. Growth and value stocks have historically produced similar long-term results, though each category has periods when it outperforms the other.
Currency Risk: The Fund’s net asset value could decline as a result of changes in exchange rates, which could adversely affect the Fund’s investments in currencies, or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues related to, currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to currencies. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures
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and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.
Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
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Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Generally, the stock prices of small- and mid-cap companies are less stable than the prices of large-cap stocks and may present greater risks. Large capitalization companies as a group could fall out of favor with the market, causing the Fund to underperform compared to investments that focus on smaller capitalized companies.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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∎ | | MAIL | | ∎ | | TELEPHONE | | ∎ | | WEBSITE |
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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.
DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding · Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Linda W. Bynoe · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Laurie Simon Hodrick · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres
OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer · Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary · Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street |
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SUBADVISER | | PGIM Quantitative Solutions | | 655 Broad Street |
| | LLC | | 16th Floor |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment | | 655 Broad Street |
| | Management Services LLC | | Newark, NJ 07102 |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York | | 240 Greenwich Street |
| | Mellon | | New York, NY 10286 |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund | | PO Box 534432 |
| | Services LLC | | Pittsburgh, PA 15253 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED | | PricewaterhouseCoopers | | 300 Madison Avenue |
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | LLP | | New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher | | 787 Seventh Avenue |
| | LLP | | New York, NY 10019 |
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
E-DELIVERY
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Quant Solutions International Equity Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.
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ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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PGIM QUANT SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
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SHARE CLASS | | A | | C | | Z | | R6 |
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NASDAQ | | PJRAX | | PJRCX | | PJIZX | | PJRQX |
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CUSIP | | 743969859 | | 743969875 | | 743969883 | | 743969578 |
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PGIM EMERGING MARKETS DEBT LOCAL CURRENCY FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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| | Dear Shareholder: We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals. |
Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
Sincerely,
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Stuart S. Parker, President
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund
June 14, 2024
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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| | Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (without sales charges) | | | | Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (with sales charges) |
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Class A | | 3.31 | | | | -1.27 | | -0.39 | | -0.87 |
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Class C | | 2.93 | | | | 0.34 | | -0.49 | | -1.31 |
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Class Z | | 3.52 | | | | 2.51 | | 0.62 | | -0.25 |
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Class R6 | | 3.78 | | | | 2.58 | | 0.72 | | -0.16 |
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JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index | | | | |
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| | 4.07 | | | | 1.79 | | -0.27 | | -0.62 |
*Not annualized
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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| | Class A | | Class C | | Class Z | | Class R6 |
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 3.25% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None |
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Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $500,000 or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None |
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Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.25% | | 1.00% | | None | | None |
Benchmark Definition
JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index—The JP Morgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, an unmanaged index, is a comprehensive emerging markets debt benchmark that tracks local currency bonds issued by emerging market governments.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
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Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 4/30/24 (%) | | | | |
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AAA | | | 4.5 | |
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AA | | | 4.7 | |
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A | | | 27.0 | |
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BBB | | | 35.7 | |
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BB | | | 17.7 | |
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B | | | 0.6 | |
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Not Rated | | | -1.5 | |
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Cash/Cash Equivalents | | | 11.3 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | |
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
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Distributions and Yields as of 4/30/24 | | | | | | |
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| | Total Distributions Paid for Six Months ($) | | SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield* (%) | | SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield** (%) |
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Class A | | 0.18 | | 5.32 | | 4.61 |
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Class C | | 0.16 | | 4.73 | | -7.25 |
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Class Z | | 0.19 | | 5.92 | | 5.45 |
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Class R6 | | 0.19 | | 5.98 | | 5.40 |
*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.
**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* |
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Class A | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,033.10 | | 1.14% | | $5.76 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.19 | | 1.14% | | $5.72 |
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Class C | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,029.30 | | 1.89% | | $9.54 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,015.47 | | 1.89% | | $9.47 |
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Class Z | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,035.20 | | 0.73% | | $3.69 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.23 | | 0.73% | | $3.67 |
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Class R6 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,037.80 | | 0.66% | | $3.34 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.58 | | 0.66% | | $3.32 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 84.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Malaysia 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gohl Capital Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 4.250% | | | 01/24/27 | | | 200 | | | $ | 189,812 | |
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South Africa 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Sasol Financing USA LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 4.375 | | | 09/18/26 | | | 200 | | | | 188,500 | |
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Supranational Bank 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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European Investment Bank, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.000 | | | 05/24/24 | | PLN | 600 | | | | 147,458 | |
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $539,363) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 525,770 | |
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SOVEREIGN BONDS 83.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Angola 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Angolan Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.500 | | | 11/12/25 | | | 200 | | | | 203,900 | |
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Brazil 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes | | | 5.333 | | | 02/15/28 | | | 94 | | | | 92,590 | |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notes, Series NTNB | | | 6.000 | | | 08/15/30 | | BRL | 1 | | | | 278,705 | |
Notes, Series NTNB | | | 6.000 | | | 05/15/35 | | BRL | 1 | | | | 105,228 | |
Notes, Series NTNF | | | 10.000 | | | 01/01/25 | | BRL | 1 | | | | 195,234 | |
Notes, Series NTNF | | | 10.000 | | | 01/01/27 | | BRL | 8 | | | | 1,522,712 | |
Notes, Series NTNF | | | 10.000 | | | 01/01/31 | | BRL | —(r | ) | | | 35,618 | |
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Chile 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos, Bonds | | | 5.000 | | | 03/01/35 | | CLP | 115,000 | | | | 109,608 | |
Bonds, 144A | | | 5.000 | | | 10/01/28 | | CLP | 110,000 | | | | 110,663 | |
Bonds, Series 30YR | | | 6.000 | | | 01/01/43 | | CLP | 135,000 | | | | 141,623 | |
Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 2.800 | | | 10/01/33 | | CLP | 50,000 | | | | 40,147 | |
Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.700 | | | 09/01/30 | | CLP | 95,000 | | | | 91,933 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 493,974 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 9
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
China 4.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
China Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 1910 | | | 3.860% | | | 07/22/49 | | CNH | 380 | | | $ | 64,265 | |
Bonds, Series INBK | | | 2.790 | | | 12/15/29 | | CNH | 3,910 | | | | 554,689 | |
Bonds, Series INBK | | | 3.020 | | | 05/27/31 | | CNH | 7,700 | | | | 1,112,618 | |
Bonds, Series INBK | | | 3.270 | | | 11/19/30 | | CNH | 2,250 | | | | 330,873 | |
Bonds, Series INBK | | | 3.320 | | | 04/15/52 | | CNH | 1,300 | | | | 204,059 | |
Unsec’d. Notes, Series INBK | | | 3.810 | | | 09/14/50 | | CNH | 1,240 | | | | 209,291 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,475,795 | |
| | | | |
Colombia 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | 03/15/29 | | | 210 | | | | 187,740 | |
Colombian TES, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 5.750 | | | 11/03/27 | | COP | 250,000 | | | | 55,911 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 6.000 | | | 04/28/28 | | COP | 1,221,000 | | | | 270,939 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 6.250 | | | 07/09/36 | | COP | 1,644,000 | | | | 290,561 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 7.000 | | | 03/26/31 | | COP | 2,281,200 | | | | 489,464 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 7.000 | | | 06/30/32 | | COP | 1,107,600 | | | | 230,481 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 7.250 | | | 10/18/34 | | COP | 1,405,800 | | | | 283,580 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 7.250 | | | 10/26/50 | | COP | 210,000 | | | | 35,990 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 7.750 | | | 09/18/30 | | COP | 500,000 | | | | 113,033 | |
Bonds, Series B | | | 9.250 | | | 05/28/42 | | COP | 757,100 | | | | 164,392 | |
Bonds, Series G | | | 7.000 | | | 03/26/31 | | COP | 759,800 | | | | 163,368 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series UVR | | | 3.750 | | | 06/16/49 | | COP | 239,789 | | | | 47,771 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,333,230 | |
| | | | |
Czech Republic 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 049 | | | 4.200 | | | 12/04/36 | | CZK | 2,950 | | | | 123,406 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 078 | | | 2.500 | | | 08/25/28 | | CZK | 2,100 | | | | 83,203 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 094 | | | 0.950 | | | 05/15/30 | | CZK | 8,770 | | | | 307,076 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 095 | | | 1.000 | | | 06/26/26 | | CZK | 9,030 | | | | 357,955 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 100 | | | 0.250 | | | 02/10/27 | | CZK | 7,470 | | | | 284,670 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 103 | | | 2.000 | | | 10/13/33 | | CZK | 9,290 | | | | 323,019 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 105 | | | 2.750 | | | 07/23/29 | | CZK | 16,250 | | | | 641,252 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 121 | | | 1.200 | | | 03/13/31 | | CZK | 5,900 | | | | 204,825 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 130 | | | 0.050 | | | 11/29/29 | | CZK | 6,050 | | | | 203,572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,528,978 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dominican Republic 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.950% | | | 01/25/27 | | | 200 | | | $ | 196,200 | |
| | | | |
Hungary 4.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Hungary Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 26/D | | | 2.750 | | | 12/22/26 | | HUF | 226,920 | | | | 553,571 | |
Bonds, Series 26/E | | | 1.500 | | | 04/22/26 | | HUF | 58,840 | | | | 144,075 | |
Bonds, Series 27/A | | | 3.000 | | | 10/27/27 | | HUF | 106,530 | | | | 253,492 | |
Bonds, Series 28/A | | | 6.750 | | | 10/22/28 | | HUF | 134,280 | | | | 359,445 | |
Bonds, Series 28/B | | | 4.500 | | | 03/23/28 | | HUF | 42,830 | | | | 106,348 | |
Bonds, Series 29/A | | | 2.000 | | | 05/23/29 | | HUF | 326,320 | | | | 698,476 | |
Bonds, Series 31/A | | | 3.250 | | | 10/22/31 | | HUF | 33,070 | | | | 70,144 | |
Bonds, Series 32/A | | | 4.750 | | | 11/24/32 | | HUF | 45,870 | | | | 106,100 | |
Bonds, Series 38/A | | | 3.000 | | | 10/27/38 | | HUF | 21,890 | | | | 38,024 | |
Bonds, Series 41/A | | | 3.000 | | | 04/25/41 | | HUF | 84,970 | | | | 140,034 | |
Bonds, Series 51/G | | | 4.000 | | | 04/28/51 | | HUF | 29,330 | | | | 50,987 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,520,696 | |
| | | | |
Indonesia 10.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 056 | | | 8.375 | | | 09/15/26 | | IDR | 9,696,000 | | | | 610,214 | |
Bonds, Series 059 | | | 7.000 | | | 05/15/27 | | IDR | 7,548,000 | | | | 462,752 | |
Bonds, Series 064 | | | 6.125 | | | 05/15/28 | | IDR | 8,837,000 | | | | 526,550 | |
Bonds, Series 068 | | | 8.375 | | | 03/15/34 | | IDR | 8,238,000 | | | | 544,235 | |
Bonds, Series 071 | | | 9.000 | | | 03/15/29 | | IDR | 3,640,000 | | | | 240,204 | |
Bonds, Series 072 | | | 8.250 | | | 05/15/36 | | IDR | 3,843,000 | | | | 255,083 | |
Bonds, Series 073 | | | 8.750 | | | 05/15/31 | | IDR | 6,870,000 | | | | 456,310 | |
Bonds, Series 075 | | | 7.500 | | | 05/15/38 | | IDR | 2,792,000 | | | | 174,751 | |
Bonds, Series 078 | | | 8.250 | | | 05/15/29 | | IDR | 6,284,000 | | | | 403,474 | |
Bonds, Series 079 | | | 8.375 | | | 04/15/39 | | IDR | 1,850,000 | | | | 125,613 | |
Bonds, Series 081 | | | 6.500 | | | 06/15/25 | | IDR | 993,000 | | | | 60,528 | |
Bonds, Series 082 | | | 7.000 | | | 09/15/30 | | IDR | 8,415,000 | | | | 510,779 | |
Bonds, Series 087 | | | 6.500 | | | 02/15/31 | | IDR | 7,837,000 | | | | 463,211 | |
Bonds, Series 092 | | | 7.125 | | | 06/15/42 | | IDR | 1,354,000 | | | | 82,606 | |
Bonds, Series 095 | | | 6.375 | | | 08/15/28 | | IDR | 2,401,000 | | | | 143,588 | |
Bonds, Series 096 | | | 7.000 | | | 02/15/33 | | IDR | 10,290,000 | | | | 623,505 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,683,403 | |
| | | | |
Ivory Coast 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | 03/22/30 | | EUR | 140 | | | | 135,894 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 11
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Malaysia 4.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 115 | | | 3.955% | | | 09/15/25 | | MYR | 140 | | | $ | 29,506 | |
Bonds, Series 118 | | | 3.882 | | | 03/14/25 | | MYR | 567 | | | | 119,228 | |
Bonds, Series 120 | | | 4.065 | | | 06/15/50 | | MYR | 1,886 | | | | 379,271 | |
Bonds, Series 219 | | | 3.885 | | | 08/15/29 | | MYR | 2,270 | | | | 477,544 | |
Bonds, Series 222 | | | 4.696 | | | 10/15/42 | | MYR | 755 | | | | 167,658 | |
Bonds, Series 317 | | | 4.762 | | | 04/07/37 | | MYR | 842 | | | | 188,089 | |
Bonds, Series 411 | | | 4.232 | | | 06/30/31 | | MYR | 280 | | | | 59,778 | |
Bonds, Series 413 | | | 3.844 | | | 04/15/33 | | MYR | 390 | | | | 80,678 | |
Bonds, Series 417 | | | 3.899 | | | 11/16/27 | | MYR | 1,835 | | | | 387,859 | |
Bonds, Series 419 | | | 3.828 | | | 07/05/34 | | MYR | 365 | | | | 75,539 | |
Bonds, Series 519 | | | 3.757 | | | 05/22/40 | | MYR | 682 | | | | 136,386 | |
Malaysia Government Investment Issue, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 121 | | | 3.447 | | | 07/15/36 | | MYR | 430 | | | | 84,865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,186,401 | |
| | | | |
Mexico 9.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mexican Bonos, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series M | | | 5.500 | | | 03/04/27 | | MXN | 30 | | | | 154,387 | |
Bonds, Series M | | | 7.500 | | | 05/26/33 | | MXN | 35 | | | | 174,075 | |
Bonds, Series M | | | 7.750 | | | 05/29/31 | | MXN | 149 | | | | 771,481 | |
Bonds, Series M | | | 8.000 | | | 11/07/47 | | MXN | 68 | | | | 325,009 | |
Bonds, Series M | | | 10.000 | | | 11/20/36 | | MXN | 78 | | | | 458,011 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series M | | | 7.750 | | | 11/23/34 | | MXN | 120 | | | | 599,107 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series M | | | 7.750 | | | 11/13/42 | | MXN | 46 | | | | 216,766 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series M | | | 8.500 | | | 11/18/38 | | MXN | 33 | | | | 171,250 | |
Mexican Udibonos, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series S | | | 2.750 | | | 11/27/31 | | MXN | 4 | | | | 167,645 | |
Bonds, Series S | | | 4.500 | | | 12/04/25 | | MXN | 50 | | | | 2,272,368 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,310,099 | |
| | | | |
Peru 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Peru Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds | | | 5.940 | | | 02/12/29 | | PEN | 800 | | | | 211,336 | |
Bonds | | | 6.900 | | | 08/12/37 | | PEN | 260 | | | | 65,568 | |
Bonds | | | 6.950 | | | 08/12/31 | | PEN | 190 | | | | 50,879 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.350 | | | 08/12/40 | | PEN | 540 | | | | 115,078 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.150 | | | 08/12/32 | | PEN | 1,638 | | | | 410,783 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.850 | | | 02/12/42 | | PEN | 245 | | | | 61,412 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
12
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Peru (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.900% | | | 08/12/37 | | PEN | 7 | | | $ | 1,765 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.950 | | | 08/12/31 | | PEN | 478 | | | | 127,999 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,044,820 | |
| | | | |
Philippines 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Philippine Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 1060 | | | 3.625 | | | 09/09/25 | | PHP | 5,600 | | | | 92,453 | |
| | | | |
Poland 8.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 0428 | | | 2.750 | | | 04/25/28 | | PLN | 1,480 | | | | 330,216 | |
Bonds, Series 0429 | | | 5.750 | | | 04/25/29 | | PLN | 2,400 | | | | 594,119 | |
Bonds, Series 0432 | | | 1.750 | | | 04/25/32 | | PLN | 710 | | | | 131,682 | |
Bonds, Series 0725 | | | 3.250 | | | 07/25/25 | | PLN | 4,301 | | | | 1,035,319 | |
Bonds, Series 0726 | | | 2.500 | | | 07/25/26 | | PLN | 3,925 | | | | 911,302 | |
Bonds, Series 0728 | | | 7.500 | | | 07/25/28 | | PLN | 830 | | | | 219,313 | |
Bonds, Series 1026 | | | 0.250 | | | 10/25/26 | | PLN | 1,660 | | | | 362,152 | |
Bonds, Series 1029 | | | 2.750 | | | 10/25/29 | | PLN | 1,735 | | | | 372,338 | |
Bonds, Series 1030 | | | 1.250 | | | 10/25/30 | | PLN | 3,350 | | | | 635,132 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,591,573 | |
| | | | |
Romania 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Romania Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 05YR | | | 4.250 | | | 04/28/36 | | RON | 830 | | | | 139,096 | |
Bonds, Series 07YR | | | 2.500 | | | 10/25/27 | | RON | 1,170 | | | | 221,786 | |
Bonds, Series 07YR | | | 4.850 | | | 04/22/26 | | RON | 1,395 | | | | 292,816 | |
Bonds, Series 08YR | | | 7.350 | | | 04/28/31 | | RON | 540 | | | | 119,239 | |
Bonds, Series 10YR | | | 6.700 | | | 02/25/32 | | RON | 1,050 | | | | 222,634 | |
Bonds, Series 15YR | | | 3.650 | | | 09/24/31 | | RON | 1,270 | | | | 222,911 | |
Romanian Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.125 | | | 03/07/28 | | EUR | 80 | | | | 78,199 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.625 | | | 09/27/29 | | EUR | 230 | | | | 263,663 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,560,344 | |
| | | | |
Serbia 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Serbia International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.125 | | | 05/15/27 | | EUR | 130 | | | | 132,715 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 1.000 | | | 09/23/28 | | EUR | 300 | | | | 269,034 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 13
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Serbia (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Serbia Treasury Bonds, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds, Series 07YR | | | 4.500% | | | 01/11/26 | | RSD | 9,460 | | | $ | 85,193 | |
Bonds, Series 12.5 | | | 4.500 | | | 08/20/32 | | RSD | 6,240 | | | | 51,354 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 538,296 | |
| | | | |
South Africa 11.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2030 | | | 8.000 | | | 01/31/30 | | ZAR | 22,285 | | | | 1,050,537 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2032 | | | 8.250 | | | 03/31/32 | | ZAR | 22,457 | | | | 992,987 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2035 | | | 8.875 | | | 02/28/35 | | ZAR | 22,835 | | | | 975,733 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2037 | | | 8.500 | | | 01/31/37 | | ZAR | 14,489 | | | | 575,306 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2040 | | | 9.000 | | | 01/31/40 | | ZAR | 9,770 | | | | 387,712 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2048 | | | 8.750 | | | 02/28/48 | | ZAR | 2,955 | | | | 110,352 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R186 | | | 10.500 | | | 12/21/26 | | ZAR | 25,694 | | | | 1,397,555 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R209 | | | 6.250 | | | 03/31/36 | | ZAR | 3,850 | | | | 128,680 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R213 | | | 7.000 | | | 02/28/31 | | ZAR | 10,845 | | | | 462,732 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,081,594 | |
| | | | |
Thailand 8.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Thailand Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds | | | 1.600 | | | 12/17/29 | | THB | 3,885 | | | | 99,180 | |
Bonds | | | 2.000 | | | 06/17/42 | | THB | 2,080 | | | | 46,708 | |
Bonds | | | 2.875 | | | 12/17/28 | | THB | 38,140 | | | | 1,040,874 | |
Bonds | | | 2.875 | | | 06/17/46 | | THB | 8,620 | | | | 215,430 | |
Bonds | | | 3.300 | | | 06/17/38 | | THB | 8,815 | | | | 243,875 | |
Bonds | | | 3.400 | | | 06/17/36 | | THB | 9,585 | | | | 269,290 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.585 | | | 12/17/35 | | THB | 11,630 | | | | 273,082 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.600 | | | 06/17/35 | | THB | 2,700 | | | | 64,105 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.875 | | | 06/17/49 | | THB | 1,063 | | | | 21,164 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.000 | | | 12/17/31 | | THB | 11,505 | | | | 294,672 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.250 | | | 03/17/27 | | THB | 27,060 | | | | 725,275 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.350 | | | 06/17/33 | | THB | 6,230 | | | | 175,183 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.450 | | | 06/17/43 | | THB | 19,905 | | | | 546,663 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.650 | | | 06/20/31 | | THB | 7,249 | | | | 207,299 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.775 | | | 06/25/32 | | THB | 15,085 | | | | 436,187 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,658,987 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Turkey 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Turkiye Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bonds | | 11.700% | | | 11/13/30 | | | TRY | 1,400 | | | $ | 25,894 | |
Bonds | | 17.800 | | | 07/13/33 | | | TRY | 2,600 | | | | 57,561 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 83,455 | |
| | | | |
Uruguay 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | 8.500 | | | 03/15/28 | | | UYU | 1,870 | | | | 47,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $48,309,497) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 44,997,879 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
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COMMON STOCK 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Jamaica | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Digicel International Finance Ltd. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(original Cost $9,436; purchased 01/30/24 - 02/08/24)*^(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $9,437) | | | | | | | | | 5,242 | | | | 11,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $48,858,297) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 45,534,919 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 12.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND 8.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%) | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $4,522,458)(wb) | | | | | | | | | 4,522,458 | | | | 4,522,458 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 15
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION(h)(n) 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $2,297,329) | | | 5.295 | % | | 05/09/24 | | | 2,300 | | | $ | 2,297,300 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPTIONS PURCHASED*~ 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $29,047) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,197 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $6,848,834) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,832,955 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS, BEFORE OPTIONS WRITTEN 96.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $55,707,131) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 52,367,874 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN*~ (0.2)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(premiums received $106,608) | | | | | | | | | | | | | (94,725 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS, NET OF OPTIONS WRITTEN 96.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $55,600,523) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 52,273,149 | |
| | | | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities(z) 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,811,116 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 54,084,265 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
BRL—Brazilian Real
CLP—Chilean Peso
CNH—Chinese Renminbi
COP—Colombian Peso
CZK—Czech Koruna
EGP—Egyptian Pound
EUR—Euro
HUF—Hungarian Forint
IDR—Indonesian Rupiah
INR—Indian Rupee
KRW—South Korean Won
MXN—Mexican Peso
MYR—Malaysian Ringgit
PEN—Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PHP—Philippine Peso
PLN—Polish Zloty
RON—Romanian Leu
RSD—Serbian Dinar
SGD—Singapore Dollar
THB—Thai Baht
TRY—Turkish Lira
TWD—New Taiwanese Dollar
USD—US Dollar
UYU—Uruguayan Peso
See Notes to Financial Statements.
16
ZAR—South African Rand
144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.
A—Annual payment frequency for swaps
BARC—Barclays Bank PLC
BNP—BNP Paribas S.A.
BNYM—Bank of New York Mellon
BOA—Bank of America, N.A.
BROIS—Brazil Overnight Index Swap
BUBOR—Budapest Interbank Offered Rate
CDX—Credit Derivative Index
CGM—Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
CITI—Citibank, N.A.
CLOIS—Sinacofi Chile Interbank Rate Average
COOIS—Colombia Overnight Interbank Reference Rate
COP—Certificates of Participation
DB—Deutsche Bank AG
EMTN—Euro Medium Term Note
GSI—Goldman Sachs International
HSBC—HSBC Bank PLC
JIBAR—Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate
JPM—JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
JPS—J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
KLIBOR—Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate
KWCDC—Korean Won Certificate of Deposit
M—Monthly payment frequency for swaps
MSI—Morgan Stanley & Co International PLC
OTC—Over-the-counter
PRIBOR—Prague Interbank Offered Rate
Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps
S—Semiannual payment frequency for swaps
SCB—Standard Chartered Bank
SSB—State Street Bank & Trust Company
T—Swap payment upon termination
TD—The Toronto-Dominion Bank
UAG—UBS AG
WIBOR—Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate
* | Non-income producing security. |
# | Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. |
~ | See tables subsequent to the Schedule of Investments for options detail. Options with maturity dates greater than one year from date of acquisition would be considered long-term investments. |
^ | Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $11,270 and 0.0% of net assets. |
(f) | Indicates a restricted security that is acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $9,436. The aggregate value of $11,270 is 0.0% of net assets. |
(h) | Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for OTC derivatives. |
(n) | Rate shown reflects yield to maturity at purchased date. |
(r) | Principal or notional amount is less than $500 par. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
(z) | Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments: |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 17
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Options Purchased:
OTC Traded
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Call/ Put | | Counterparty | | | Expiration Date | | | Strike | | | Contracts | | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | |
Currency Option EUR vs PLN | | Call | | | DB | | | | 05/08/24 | | | | 4.50 | | | | — | | | EUR | 570 | | | $ | 8 | |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Call | | | CITI | | | | 05/23/24 | | | | 6.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | 16 | |
Currency Option USD vs CNH | | Call | | | MSI | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 7.25 | | | | — | | | | 566 | | | | 6,413 | |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | | BOA | | | | 05/20/24 | | | | 20.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | 37 | |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | | BOA | | | | 05/21/24 | | | | 21.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | 15 | |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | | BOA | | | | 05/21/24 | | | | 21.00 | | | | — | | | | 162 | | | | 9 | |
Currency Option USD vs TRY | | Call | | | BOA | | | | 05/15/24 | | | | 34.50 | | | | — | | | | 563 | | | | 528 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Call | | | CITI | | | | 06/25/24 | | | | 19.80 | | | | — | | | | 694 | | | | 6,125 | |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Put | | | MSI | | | | 05/23/24 | | | | 4.50 | | | | — | | | | 676 | | | | — | |
Currency Option USD vs CLP | | Put | | | CITI | | | | 05/17/24 | | | | 850.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | 1 | |
Currency Option USD vs CNH | | Put | | | MSI | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 6.00 | | | | — | | | | 566 | | | | 35 | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | | MSI | | | | 05/06/24 | | | | 3,400.00 | | | | — | | | | 560 | | | | — | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | | DB | | | | 05/15/24 | | | | 3,500.00 | | | | — | | | | 281 | | | | — | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | | CITI | | | | 05/21/24 | | | | 3,500.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | 1 | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | | CITI | | | | 05/28/24 | | | | 3,500.00 | | | | — | | | | 540 | | | | 6 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | | CITI | | | | 05/16/24 | | | | 17.00 | | | | — | | | | 140 | | | | 1 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | | MSI | | | | 05/30/24 | | | | 16.00 | | | | — | | | | 569 | | | | 1 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | | CITI | | | | 06/25/24 | | | | 15.00 | | | | — | | | | 694 | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Options Purchased (cost $29,047) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 13,197 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options Written:
OTC Traded
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Call/ Put | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Strike | | | Contracts | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | |
Currency Option EUR vs PLN | | Call | | DB | | 05/08/24 | | | 4.28 | | | — | | EUR | 570 | | | $ | (5,903 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Options Written (continued):
OTC Traded
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Call/ Put | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | | Strike | | | Contracts | | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Call | | CITI | | | 05/23/24 | | | | 5.25 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | $ | (1,935 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | | 05/20/24 | | | | 17.10 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | (3,400 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | | 05/21/24 | | | | 17.35 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | (2,047 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | | 05/21/24 | | | | 17.70 | | | | — | | | | 162 | | | | (607 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs TRY | | Call | | BOA | | | 05/15/24 | | | | 33.25 | | | | — | | | | 563 | | | | (2,329 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Put | | MSI | | | 05/23/24 | | | | 5.10 | | | | — | | | | 676 | | | | (2,155 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs CLP | | Put | | CITI | | | 05/17/24 | | | | 940.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | (1,024 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs CNH | | Put | | MSI | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 6.90 | | | | — | | | | 566 | | | | (2,615 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | MSI | | | 05/06/24 | | | | 4,100.00 | | | | — | | | | 560 | | | | (23,794 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | DB | | | 05/15/24 | | | | 3,865.00 | | | | — | | | | 281 | | | | (773 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | | 05/21/24 | | | | 3,900.00 | | | | — | | | | 271 | | | | (1,841 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | | 05/28/24 | | | | 3,950.00 | | | | — | | | | 270 | | | | (3,877 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | | 05/28/24 | | | | 4,000.00 | | | | — | | | | 270 | | | | (6,038 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | MSI | | | 05/30/24 | | | | 19.50 | | | | — | | | | 569 | | | | (22,815 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | CITI | | | 06/25/24 | | | | 18.80 | | | | — | | | | 694 | | | | (13,572 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total Options Written (premiums received $106,608) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (94,725 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts | | Type | | Expiration Date | | Current Notional Amount | | Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
| | | |
Short Positions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3 | | 2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | $ | 607,969 | | | | $ | 5,980 | |
5 | | 5 Year Euro-Bobl | | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | | 621,270 | | | | | 5,711 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 19
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts | | Type | | Expiration Date | | Current Notional Amount | | Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
| | | |
Short Positions (cont’d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
5 | | 5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | $ | 523,711 | | | | $ | 10,704 | |
1 | | 10 Year Euro-Bund | | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | | 138,821 | | | | | 1,984 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 24,379 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | | | | | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazilian Real, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | BRL | | | | | 25,036 | | | | $ | 5,007,458 | | | | $ | 4,819,762 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (187,696 | ) |
Expiring 06/04/24 | | | | DB | | | | | | | | | | BRL | | | | | 23,164 | | | | | 4,497,098 | | | | | 4,447,205 | | | | | — | | | | | (49,893 | ) |
Chilean Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 141,533 | | | | | 149,500 | | | | | 147,352 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,148 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 140,889 | | | | | 149,500 | | | | | 146,681 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,819 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 56,434 | | | | | 57,240 | | | | | 58,753 | | | | | 1,513 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 286,024 | | | | | 302,000 | | | | | 297,782 | | | | | — | | | | | (4,218 | ) |
Chinese Renminbi, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | CNH | | | | | 8,823 | | | | | 1,216,792 | | | | | 1,219,384 | | | | | 2,592 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | CNH | | | | | 7,138 | | | | | 986,321 | | | | | 986,553 | | | | | 232 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | CNH | | | | | 3,628 | | | | | 501,000 | | | | | 501,370 | | | | | 370 | | | | | — | |
Colombian Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 1,117,850 | | | | | 283,000 | | | | | 284,792 | | | | | 1,792 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNP | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 852,859 | | | | | 215,350 | | | | | 215,698 | | | | | 348 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNYM | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 393,416 | | | | | 100,392 | | | | | 99,499 | | | | | — | | | | | (893 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 1,095,203 | | | | | 278,000 | | | | | 276,989 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,011 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 4,671,410 | | | | | 1,172,896 | | | | | 1,181,452 | | | | | 8,556 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | UAG | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 1,210,136 | | | | | 307,000 | | | | | 306,057 | | | | | — | | | | | (943 | ) |
Czech Koruna, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 21,232 | | | | | 903,855 | | | | | 901,357 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,498 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 7,234 | | | | | 308,000 | | | | | 307,105 | | | | | — | | | | | (895 | ) |
Egyptian Pound, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | EGP | | | | | 4,926 | | | | | 109,459 | | | | | 101,577 | | | | | — | | | | | (7,882 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | EGP | | | | | 4,974 | | | | | 115,000 | | | | | 102,569 | | | | | — | | | | | (12,431 | ) |
Euro, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/07/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 830 | | | | | 890,248 | | | | | 886,018 | | | | | — | | | | | (4,230 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 126 | | | | | 135,256 | | | | | 134,939 | | | | | — | | | | | (317 | ) |
Hungarian Forint, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 112,687 | | | | | 303,000 | | | | | 306,068 | | | | | 3,068 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | DB | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 191,208 | | | | | 520,986 | | | | | 519,339 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,647 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 104,914 | | | | | 285,000 | | | | | 284,957 | | | | | — | | | | | (43 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
20
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Indian Rupee, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 44,107 | | | | $ | 528,000 | | | | $ | 527,353 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (647 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 39,226 | | | | | 470,000 | | | | | 468,998 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,002 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 45,344 | | | | | 542,000 | | | | | 542,142 | | | | | 142 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 73,341 | | | | | 882,794 | | | | | 876,885 | | | | | — | | | | | (5,909 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 39,005 | | | | | 467,000 | | | | | 466,358 | | | | | — | | | | | (642 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 39,969 | | | | | 479,000 | | | | | 477,876 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,124 | ) |
Indonesian Rupiah, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNP | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 935,869 | | | | | 58,819 | | | | | 57,470 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,349 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNYM | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | | 314,861 | | | | | 307,038 | | | | | — | | | | | (7,823 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 4,362,244 | | | | | 281,000 | | | | | 267,875 | | | | | — | | | | | (13,125 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 2,111,895 | | | | | 129,819 | | | | | 129,687 | | | | | — | | | | | (132 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 970,548 | | | | | 62,000 | | | | | 59,599 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,401 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 16,271,998 | | | | | 1,047,832 | | | | | 999,226 | | | | | — | | | | | (48,606 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 708,654 | | | | | 45,018 | | | | | 43,517 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,501 | ) |
Malaysian Ringgit, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | MYR | | | | | 15,848 | | | | | 3,400,129 | | | | | 3,316,175 | | | | | — | | | | | (83,954 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | MYR | | | | | 192 | | | | | 40,634 | | | | | 40,091 | | | | | — | | | | | (543 | ) |
Mexican Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 28,906 | | | | | 1,707,711 | | | | | 1,673,704 | | | | | — | | | | | (34,007 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 6,210 | | | | | 367,000 | | | | | 359,578 | | | | | — | | | | | (7,422 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 1,636 | | | | | 96,824 | | | | | 94,715 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,109 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 2,668 | | | | | 155,422 | | | | | 154,502 | | | | | — | | | | | (920 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 762 | | | | | 45,000 | | | | | 44,136 | | | | | — | | | | | (864 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SSB | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 665 | | | | | 39,188 | | | | | 38,532 | | | | | — | | | | | (656 | ) |
New Taiwanese Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 16,562 | | | | | 520,000 | | | | | 507,943 | | | | | — | | | | | (12,057 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 15,592 | | | | | 489,000 | | | | | 478,187 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,813 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 14,798 | | | | | 466,000 | | | | | 453,852 | | | | | — | | | | | (12,148 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 19,475 | | | | | 615,000 | | | | | 597,295 | | | | | — | | | | | (17,705 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 17,595 | | | | | 551,000 | | | | | 539,615 | | | | | — | | | | | (11,385 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 17,174 | | | | | 546,000 | | | | | 526,709 | | | | | — | | | | | (19,291 | ) |
Peruvian Nuevo Sol, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | | 840 | | | | | 227,334 | | | | | 222,994 | | | | | — | | | | | (4,340 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | | 500 | | | | | 135,630 | | | | | 132,735 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,895 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | | 1,501 | | | | | 406,236 | | | | | 398,502 | | | | | — | | | | | (7,734 | ) |
Philippine Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 71,162 | | | | | 1,284,625 | | | | | 1,230,712 | | | | | — | | | | | (53,913 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 22,189 | | | | | 392,000 | | | | | 383,748 | | | | | — | | | | | (8,252 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 10,428 | | | | | 182,157 | | | | | 180,356 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,801 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 10,441 | | | | | 182,843 | | | | | 180,571 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,272 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 30,555 | | | | | 539,000 | | | | | 528,428 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,572 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 83,538 | | | | | 1,509,468 | | | | | 1,444,748 | | | | | — | | | | | (64,720 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 21
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Purchase Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Philippine Peso (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 34,036 | | | | $ | 602,000 | | | | $ | 588,630 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (13,370 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 25,692 | | | | | 464,000 | | | | | 444,330 | | | | | — | | | | | (19,670 | ) |
Romanian Leu, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | RON | | | | | 4,450 | | | | | 972,450 | | | | | 953,210 | | | | | — | | | | | (19,240 | ) |
Serbian Dinar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | DB | | | | | | | | | | RSD | | | | | 7,984 | | | | | 73,168 | | | | | 72,830 | | | | | — | | | | | (338 | ) |
Singapore Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNP | | | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | | 210 | | | | | 157,000 | | | | | 154,365 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,635 | ) |
South African Rand, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNP | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 3,185 | | | | | 168,906 | | | | | 168,523 | | | | | — | | | | | (383 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 765 | | | | | 40,329 | | | | | 40,495 | | | | | 166 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 2,623 | | | | | 137,131 | | | | | 138,809 | | | | | 1,678 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 2,819 | | | | | 150,206 | | | | | 149,146 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,060 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 1,047 | | | | | 54,805 | | | | | 55,382 | | | | | 577 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 1,208 | | | | | 63,891 | | | | | 63,923 | | | | | 32 | | | | | — | |
South Korean Won, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 68,706 | | | | | 49,485 | | | | | 49,696 | | | | | 211 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 373,171 | | | | | 282,000 | | | | | 269,921 | | | | | — | | | | | (12,079 | ) |
Thai Baht, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 836 | | | | | 23,150 | | | | | 22,653 | | | | | — | | | | | (497 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 10,143 | | | | | 280,000 | | | | | 274,790 | | | | | — | | | | | (5,210 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 4,728 | | | | | 130,423 | | | | | 128,080 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,343 | ) |
Turkish Lira, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | TRY | | | | | 13,220 | | | | | 390,424 | | | | | 400,086 | | | | | 9,662 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 05/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | TRY | | | | | 4,770 | | | | | 144,887 | | | | | 144,373 | | | | | — | | | | | (514 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 42,184,950 | | | | $ | 41,404,352 | | | | | 30,939 | | | | | (811,537 | ) |
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Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazilian Real, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | BRL | | | | | 742 | | | | $ | 140,146 | | | | $ | 142,747 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (2,601 | ) |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | BRL | | | | | 704 | | | | | 141,000 | | | | | 135,475 | | | | | 5,525 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | BRL | | | | | 427 | | | | | 85,439 | | | | | 82,238 | | | | | 3,201 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | DB | | | | | | | | | | BRL | | | | | 23,164 | | | | | 4,509,223 | | | | | 4,459,302 | | | | | 49,921 | | | | | — | |
Chilean Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 427,023 | | | | | 435,000 | | | | | 444,577 | | | | | — | | | | | (9,577 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 221,705 | | | | | 227,000 | | | | | 230,819 | | | | | — | | | | | (3,819 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | | TD | | | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | | 33,667 | | | | | 35,495 | | | | | 35,051 | | | | | 444 | | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chinese Renminbi, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | CNH | | | | | 4,295 | | | | $ | 593,000 | | | | $ | 593,557 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (557 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CNH | | | | | 742 | | | | | 102,514 | | | | | 102,553 | | | | | — | | | | | (39 | ) |
Colombian Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | | DB | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 1,117,850 | | | | | 283,000 | | | | | 284,792 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,792 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 196,690 | | | | | 49,345 | | | | | 49,745 | | | | | — | | | | | (400 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BNP | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 1,744,759 | | | | | 446,000 | | | | | 441,269 | | | | | 4,731 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | COP | | | | | 1,200,587 | | | | | 310,000 | | | | | 303,642 | | | | | 6,358 | | | | | — | |
Czech Koruna, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 28,050 | | | | | 1,188,341 | | | | | 1,190,811 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,470 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 7,147 | | | | | 301,000 | | | | | 303,408 | | | | | — | | | | | (2,408 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 12,033 | | | | | 509,069 | | | | | 510,816 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,747 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 19,409 | | | | | 815,271 | | | | | 823,953 | | | | | — | | | | | (8,682 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | | 1,846 | | | | | 78,439 | | | | | 78,364 | | | | | 75 | | | | | — | |
Egyptian Pound, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | EGP | | | | | 3,613 | | | | | 84,083 | | | | | 74,517 | | | | | 9,566 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | EGP | | | | | 1,312 | | | | | 30,695 | | | | | 27,061 | | | | | 3,634 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | EGP | | | | | 4,974 | | | | | 116,618 | | | | | 102,569 | | | | | 14,049 | | | | | — | |
Euro, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | BNP | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 411 | | | | | 439,329 | | | | | 440,333 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,004 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 405 | | | | | 437,566 | | | | | 433,931 | | | | | 3,635 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 255 | | | | | 272,170 | | | | | 273,090 | | | | | — | | | | | (920 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 126 | | | | | 135,441 | | | | | 134,939 | | | | | 502 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | SSB | | | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | | 367 | | | | | 400,365 | | | | | 393,150 | | | | | 7,215 | | | | | — | |
Hungarian Forint, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 318,155 | | | | | 854,084 | | | | | 864,140 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,056 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 669,084 | | | | | 1,850,638 | | | | | 1,817,299 | | | | | 33,339 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 318,155 | | | | | 853,534 | | | | | 864,140 | | | | | — | | | | | (10,606 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | | 177,177 | | | | | 486,150 | | | | | 481,231 | | | | | 4,919 | | | | | — | |
Indian Rupee, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 42,231 | | | | | 508,000 | | | | | 504,922 | | | | | 3,078 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 41,490 | | | | | 499,000 | | | | | 496,066 | | | | | 2,934 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | INR | | | | | 40,271 | | | | | 482,000 | | | | | 481,491 | | | | | 509 | | | | | — | |
Indonesian Rupiah, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 2,726,301 | | | | | 166,787 | | | | | 167,416 | | | | | — | | | | | (629 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 3,547,152 | | | | | 224,000 | | | | | 217,822 | | | | | 6,178 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | | 7,760,790 | | | | | 477,000 | | | | | 476,572 | | | | | 428 | | | | | — | |
Malaysian Ringgit, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | MYR | | | | | 343 | | | | | 71,743 | | | | | 71,841 | | | | | — | | | | | (98 | ) |
Mexican Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 4,746 | | | | | 274,000 | | | | | 274,792 | | | | | — | | | | | (792 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 6,889 | | | | | 410,000 | | | | | 398,894 | | | | | 11,106 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 3,018 | | | | | 180,500 | | | | | 174,779 | | | | | 5,721 | | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 23
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mexican Peso (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 2,522 | | | | $ | 146,136 | | | | $ | 146,023 | | | | $ | 113 | | | | $ | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 3,029 | | | | | 180,500 | | | | | 175,403 | | | | | 5,097 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | | 2,918 | | | | | 173,371 | | | | | 168,940 | | | | | 4,431 | | | | | — | |
New Taiwanese Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 17,245 | | | | | 529,000 | | | | | 528,903 | | | | | 97 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 6,909 | | | | | 212,342 | | | | | 211,886 | | | | | 456 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 75,238 | | | | | 2,411,022 | | | | | 2,307,500 | | | | | 103,522 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | | 12,096 | | | | | 371,658 | | | | | 370,963 | | | | | 695 | | | | | — | |
Peruvian Nuevo Sol, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | | 1,216 | | | | | 321,338 | | | | | 322,868 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,530 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | | 2,185 | | | | | 593,588 | | | | | 580,104 | | | | | 13,484 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | | 1,292 | | | | | 345,000 | | | | | 343,110 | | | | | 1,890 | | | | | — | |
Philippine Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 25,000 | | | | | 432,000 | | | | | 432,361 | | | | | — | | | | | (361 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 30,038 | | | | | 537,000 | | | | | 519,497 | | | | | 17,503 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 27,026 | | | | | 469,000 | | | | | 467,405 | | | | | 1,595 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SCB | | | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | | 25,920 | | | | | 450,000 | | | | | 448,283 | | | | | 1,717 | | | | | — | |
Polish Zloty, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | BARC | | | | | | | | | | PLN | | | | | 1,028 | | | | | 258,379 | | | | | 253,085 | | | | | 5,294 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | PLN | | | | | 428 | | | | | 104,344 | | | | | 105,437 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,093 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | PLN | | | | | 234 | | | | | 57,725 | | | | | 57,577 | | | | | 148 | | | | | — | |
Romanian Leu, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | RON | | | | | 260 | | | | | 55,520 | | | | | 55,784 | | | | | — | | | | | (264 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | RON | | | | | 685 | | | | | 147,027 | | | | | 146,714 | | | | | 313 | | | | | — | |
Singapore Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | BOA | | | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | | 692 | | | | | 514,000 | | | | | 508,095 | | | | | 5,905 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | | 1,171 | | | | | 861,000 | | | | | 860,083 | | | | | 917 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | | 1,080 | | | | | 810,989 | | | | | 793,027 | | | | | 17,962 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | | 684 | | | | | 510,000 | | | | | 501,933 | | | | | 8,067 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | SSB | | | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | | 803 | | | | | 596,000 | | | | | 589,619 | | | | | 6,381 | | | | | — | |
South African Rand, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | DB | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 2,046 | | | | | 108,000 | | | | | 108,263 | | | | | — | | | | | (263 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | | 2,434 | | | | | 127,197 | | | | | 128,813 | | | | | — | | | | | (1,616 | ) |
South Korean Won, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 750,859 | | | | | 572,903 | | | | | 543,108 | | | | | 29,795 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 718,640 | | | | | 537,000 | | | | | 519,805 | | | | | 17,195 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 591,562 | | | | | 440,000 | | | | | 427,887 | | | | | 12,113 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 518,777 | | | | | 375,000 | | | | | 375,240 | | | | | — | | | | | (240 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 464,534 | | | | | 344,000 | | | | | 336,005 | | | | | 7,995 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | | 373,996 | | | | | 280,000 | | | | | 270,518 | | | | | 9,482 | | | | | — | |
Thai Baht, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | CITI | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 5,439 | | | | | 152,000 | | | | | 147,343 | | | | | 4,657 | | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value at Settlement Date | | Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Thai Baht (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | GSI | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 19,351 | | | | $ | 538,000 | | | | $ | 524,272 | | | | $ | 13,728 | | | | $ | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 3,028 | | | | | 82,730 | | | | | 82,046 | | | | | 684 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 13,065 | | | | | 368,000 | | | | | 353,964 | | | | | 14,036 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 8,890 | | | | | 250,000 | | | | | 240,851 | | | | | 9,149 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 8,067 | | | | | 225,000 | | | | | 218,546 | | | | | 6,454 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | JPM | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 3,886 | | | | | 110,000 | | | | | 105,289 | | | | | 4,711 | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 3,299 | | | | | 88,977 | | | | | 89,378 | | | | | — | | | | | (401 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | | MSI | | | | | | | | | | THB | | | | | 2,771 | | | | | 78,062 | | | | | 75,062 | | | | | 3,000 | | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 35,266,793 | | | | $ | 34,825,104 | | | | | 505,654 | | | | | (63,965 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 536,593 | | | | $ | (875,502 | ) |
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Credit default swap agreement outstanding at April 30, 2024:
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Reference Entity/ Obligation | | Termination Date | | Fixed Rate | | Notional Amount (000)#(3) | | Implied Credit Spread at April 30, 2024(4) | | Fair Value | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Counterparty |
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OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements on corporate and/or sovereign issues - Sell Protection(2): | | | | | | |
Republic of Ivory Coast | | | | 06/20/26 | | | | | 1.000%(Q) | | | | | 300 | | | | | 2.749 | % | | | $ | (10,041 | ) | | | $ | (10,039 | ) | | | $ | (2 | ) | | | | JPM | |
Republic of Panama | | | | 06/20/27 | | | | | 1.000%(Q) | | | | | 500 | | | | | 1.170 | % | | | | (1,861 | ) | | | | (4,303 | ) | | | | 2,442 | | | | | MSI | |
Republic of Turkey | | | | 12/20/25 | | | | | 1.000%(Q) | | | | | 600 | | | | | 1.386 | % | | | | (2,928 | ) | | | | (6,528 | ) | | | | 3,600 | | | | | MSI | |
Republic of Turkey | | | | 12/20/25 | | | | | 1.000%(Q) | | | | | 200 | | | | | 1.386 | % | | | | (976 | ) | | | | (1,560 | ) | | | | 584 | | | | | MSI | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (15,806 | ) | | | $ | (22,430 | ) | | | $ | 6,624 | | | | | | |
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Reference Entity/ Obligation | | Termination Date | | Fixed Rate | | Notional Amount (000)#(3) | | | Implied Credit Spread at April 30, 2024(4) | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2): | | | | | |
CDX.EM.36.V3 | | 12/20/26 | | 1.000%(Q) | | | 1,242 | | | 1.236% | | | | | | $ | (7,203 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (5,706 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,497 | | | | | |
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The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
(1) | If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(2) | If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(3) | Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement. |
(4) | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024:
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Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements: | |
BRL | | | 1,478 | | | | 01/02/25 | | | 5.840%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | (48,250 | ) | | | | | | $ | (48,250 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 9,059 | | | | 01/02/26 | | | 11.190%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (215 | ) | | | | | | | (215 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 668 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 6.325%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (33,664 | ) | | | | | | | (33,664 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 1,056 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 6.529%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (50,132 | ) | | | | | | | (50,132 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 3,327 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 9.610%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (23,984 | ) | | | | | | | (23,984 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,210 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 9.775%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (13,304 | ) | | | | | | | (13,304 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,748 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.000%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (19,325 | ) | | | | | | | (19,325 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 5,095 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.750%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (7,528 | ) | | | | | | | (7,528 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BRL | | | 4,030 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.788%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | (2,336 | ) | | | | | | $ | (2,336 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 5,620 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.867%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,169 | ) | | | | | | | (1,169 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 478 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 11.120%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | 2,698 | | | | | | | | (370 | ) | | | | | | | (3,068 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 413 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 11.680%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | 253 | | | | | | | | (204 | ) | | | | | | | (457 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 1,688 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 11.755%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 4,802 | | | | | | | | 4,802 | | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,235 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 12.500%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 20,150 | | | | | | | | 20,150 | | | | | |
BRL | | | 7,258 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 12.640%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(1)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | (44,075 | ) | | | | | | | (69,331 | ) | | | | | | | (25,256 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 518 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 13.270%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(1)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (8,271 | ) | | | | | | | (8,271 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,060 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 10.373%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (18,426 | ) | | | | | | | (18,426 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,665 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 10.375%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (23,837 | ) | | | | | | | (23,837 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 6,380 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 10.960%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(1)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | 4,852 | | | | | | | | 21,357 | | | | | | | | 16,505 | | | | | |
BRL | | | 1,933 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 11.420%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/0.040% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 1,419 | | | | | | | | 1,419 | | | | | |
CLP | | | 1,019,010 | | | | 06/21/26 | | | 5.545%(S) | | 1 Day CLOIS(1)(S)/6.500% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (5,308 | ) | | | | | | | (5,308 | ) | | | | |
CLP | | | 25,080 | | | | 03/15/33 | | | 5.100%(S) | | 1 Day CLOIS(2)(S)/6.500% | | | | | | | (544 | ) | | | | | | | (459 | ) | | | | | | | 85 | | | | | |
CNH | | | 3,000 | | | | 07/28/27 | | | 2.438%(Q) | | 7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)/1.900% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 5,342 | | | | | | | | 5,342 | | | | | |
CNH | | | 4,547 | | | | 12/15/27 | | | 2.680%(Q) | | 7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)/1.900% | | | | | | | (1,807 | ) | | | | | | | 14,268 | | | | | | | | 16,075 | | | | | |
CNH | | | 5,630 | | | | 04/24/28 | | | 2.811%(Q) | | 7 Day China Fixing Repo Rates(2)(Q)/1.900% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 21,924 | | | | | | | | 21,924 | | | | | |
COP | | | 2,065,890 | | | | 09/21/27 | | | 9.200%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | (154 | ) | | | | | | | (9,910 | ) | | | | | | | (9,756 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 363,880 | | | | 11/04/27 | | | 11.300%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (7,775 | ) | | | | | | | (7,775 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 236,760 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 10.125%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (3,058 | ) | | | | | | | (3,058 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COP | | | 1,416,700 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 10.187%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | $ | 447 | | | | | | | $ | (19,005 | ) | | | | | | $ | (19,452 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 1,047,000 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 10.960%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (20,586 | ) | | | | | | | (20,586 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 1,081,990 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 11.966%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (30,069 | ) | | | | | | | (30,069 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 1,233,371 | | | | 09/20/28 | | | 7.440%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(2)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | (2,490 | ) | | | | | | | (11,613 | ) | | | | | | | (9,123 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 1,928,350 | | | | 03/20/29 | | | 7.210%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(2)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (23,805 | ) | | | | | | | (23,805 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 211,800 | | | | 11/09/31 | | | 6.650%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(2)(Q)/11.397% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (5,565 | ) | | | | | | | (5,565 | ) | | | | |
CZK | | | 19,848 | | | | 06/21/25 | | | 5.919%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(1)(S)/5.180% | | | | | | | 150 | | | | | | | | (32,549 | ) | | | | | | | (32,699 | ) | | | | |
CZK | | | 6,507 | | | | 06/15/31 | | | 1.730%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(2)(S)/5.180% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (46,085 | ) | | | | | | | (46,085 | ) | | | | |
CZK | | | 7,860 | | | | 09/20/33 | | | 4.225%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(2)(S)/5.180% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 6,784 | | | | | | | | 6,784 | | | | | |
CZK | | | 5,814 | | | | 12/20/33 | | | 4.290%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(2)(S)/5.180% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (924 | ) | | | | | | | (924 | ) | | | | |
HUF | | | 351,566 | | | | 03/20/26 | | | 6.195%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(1)(S)/7.280% | | | | | | | (6,224 | ) | | | | | | | 16,883 | | | | | | | | 23,107 | | | | | |
HUF | | | 238,775 | | | | 06/19/26 | | | 6.880%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(1)(S)/7.280% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 547 | | | | | | | | 547 | | | | | |
HUF | | | 150,000 | | | | 03/17/27 | | | 6.250%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(1)(S)/7.280% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 8,566 | | | | | | | | 8,566 | | | | | |
HUF | | | 170,370 | | | | 12/20/33 | | | 7.420%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(2)(S)/7.280% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 7,080 | | | | | | | | 7,080 | | | | | |
KRW | | | 496,507 | | | | 09/21/27 | | | 3.087%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/3.570% | | | | | | | (605 | ) | | | | | | | (5,389 | ) | | | | | | | (4,784 | ) | | | | |
KRW | | | 180,000 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 4.197%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/3.570% | | | | | | | 5,788 | | | | | | | | 3,055 | | | | | | | | (2,733 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | | |
| | | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KRW | | | 904,550 | | | | 03/15/28 | | | 2.965%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/3.570% | | | | | | $ | (3,952 | ) | | | | | | $ | (14,066 | ) | | | | | | $ | (10,114 | ) | | | | |
KRW | | | 2,668,563 | | | | 03/15/28 | | | 3.100%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(1)(Q)/3.570% | | | | | | | 75,533 | | | | | | | | 31,663 | | | | | | | | (43,870 | ) | | | | |
KRW | | | 185,408 | | | | 12/20/28 | | | 3.830%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/3.570% | | | | | | | 17 | | | | | | | | 1,797 | | | | | | | | 1,780 | | | | | |
KRW | | | 1,122,886 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | 3.390%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/3.570% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (4,813 | ) | | | | | | | (4,813 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 44,000 | | | | 06/18/25 | | | 10.240%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | 1,131 | | | | | | | | 18,163 | | | | | | | | 17,032 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 18,000 | | | | 09/17/25 | | | 9.640%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 16,569 | | | | | | | | 16,569 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 14,446 | | | | 03/11/26 | | | 4.845%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | (5,157 | ) | | | | | | | (85,010 | ) | | | | | | | (79,853 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 124 | | | | 06/09/27 | | | 8.543%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | 71 | | | | | | | | 303 | | | | | | | | 232 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 4,670 | | | | 03/08/28 | | | 8.109%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (16,099 | ) | | | | | | | (16,099 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 1,255 | | | | 06/14/28 | | | 8.660%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | (1,053 | ) | | | | | | | 2,973 | | | | | | | | 4,026 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 9,700 | | | | 09/13/28 | | | 8.185%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (33,982 | ) | | | | | | | (33,982 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MXN | | | 12,745 | | | | 09/13/28 | | | 8.658%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | $ | (8,917 | ) | | | | | | $ | (31,800 | ) | | | | | | $ | (22,883 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 19,983 | | | | 12/13/28 | | | 8.570%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | 16,121 | | | | | | | | 53,804 | | | | | | | | 37,683 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 11,480 | | | | 12/13/28 | | | 8.690%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (27,857 | ) | | | | | | | (27,857 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 14,220 | | | | 12/13/28 | | | 8.938%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (26,689 | ) | | | | | | | (26,689 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 1,647 | | | | 03/14/29 | | | 8.652%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (4,145 | ) | | | | | | | (4,145 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 32,515 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.357%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | 5,966 | | | | | | | | 21,874 | | | | | | | | 15,908 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 14,520 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.565%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 2,859 | | | | | | | | 2,859 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 5,610 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.659%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (102 | ) | | | | | | | (102 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 13,152 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.727%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | (2,336 | ) | | | | | | | (2,284 | ) | | | | | | | 52 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 5,346 | | | | 01/28/30 | | | 6.640%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/11.240% | | | | | | | (23,376 | ) | | | | | | | (41,781 | ) | | | | | | | (18,405 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 2,700 | | | | 07/24/24 | | | 1.798%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (7,402 | ) | | | | | | | (7,402 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PLN | | | 930 | | | | 02/01/25 | | | 4.300%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | 3,643 | | | | | | | $ | 3,643 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 6,921 | | | | 06/21/25 | | | 6.021%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | 4,254 | | | | | | | | (55,342 | ) | | | | | | | (59,596 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 2,730 | | | | 09/08/25 | | | 0.638%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | (1,086 | ) | | | | | | | (46,990 | ) | | | | | | | (45,904 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 1,186 | | | | 06/15/27 | | | 4.970%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | (10,675 | ) | | | | | | | 2,926 | | | | | | | | 13,601 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 1,670 | | | | 08/02/27 | | | 5.680%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 15,219 | | | | | | | | 15,219 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 4,830 | | | | 09/21/27 | | | 6.632%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | (15,532 | ) | | | | | | | (85,562 | ) | | | | | | | (70,030 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 1,434 | | | | 10/06/27 | | | 6.826%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 28,039 | | | | | | | | 28,039 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 117 | | | | 10/25/27 | | | 7.900%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | (3,383 | ) | | | | | | | (3,407 | ) | | | | | | | (24 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 2,116 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 6.845%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | (32,911 | ) | | | | | | | (27,129 | ) | | | | | | | 5,782 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 7,115 | | | | 12/20/28 | | | 4.087%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | (30,449 | ) | | | | | | | (94,834 | ) | | | | | | | (64,385 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 802 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | 4.812%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (3,662 | ) | | | | | | | (3,662 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 700 | | | | 06/17/31 | | | 1.745%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 36,409 | | | | | | | | 36,409 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 271 | | | | 05/10/32 | | | 6.410%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/5.870% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (7,040 | ) | | | | | | | (7,040 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 18,880 | | | | 06/21/25 | | | 8.250%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | 12,729 | | | | | | | | 2,076 | | | | | | | | (10,653 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 5,789 | | | | 08/21/25 | | | 4.978%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (4,815 | ) | | | | | | | (15,024 | ) | | | | | | | (10,209 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 2,808 | | | | 03/16/27 | | | | 6.960%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | $ | 5,758 | | | | | | | $ | 6,095 | | | | | | | $ | 337 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 1,744 | | | | 09/21/27 | | | | 7.490%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (2,852 | ) | | | | | | | (3,030 | ) | | | | | | | (178 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 3,900 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | | 8.860%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (1,108 | ) | | | | | | | (1,702 | ) | | | | | | | (594 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 8,623 | | | | 03/15/28 | | | | 7.766%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (21,173 | ) | | | | | | | (13,687 | ) | | | | | | | 7,486 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 2,634 | | | | 06/21/28 | | | | 8.455%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (286 | ) | | | | | | | 1,219 | | | | | | | | 1,505 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 6,998 | | | | 12/20/28 | | | | 9.085%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (4,070 | ) | | | | | | | (4,070 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 8,940 | | | | 03/20/29 | | | | 8.160%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 13,580 | | | | | | | | 13,580 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 11,731 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | | 8.735%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (1,067 | ) | | | | | | | 5,586 | | | | | | | | 6,653 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 8,731 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | | 8.930%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (837 | ) | | | | | | | (557 | ) | | | | | | | 280 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 2,510 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | | 8.933%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 147 | | | | | | | | 147 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 3,244 | | | | 04/13/31 | | | | 7.530%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (36 | ) | | | | | | | (16,841 | ) | | | | | | | (16,805 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 6,680 | | | | 07/13/31 | | | | 7.415%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | 93 | | | | | | | | 38,901 | | | | | | | | 38,808 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 6,610 | | | | 09/27/31 | | | | 7.493%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | 1,662 | | | | | | | | 38,948 | | | | | | | | 37,286 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 4,635 | | | | 01/04/32 | | | | 7.595%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | 5,064 | | | | | | | | 27,461 | | | | | | | | 22,397 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 2,682 | | | | 11/10/32 | | | | 9.160%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/8.350% | | | | | | | (11 | ) | | | | | | | (5,140 | ) | | | | | | | (5,129 | ) | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (84,324 | ) | | | | | | $ | (720,062 | ) | | | | | | $ | (635,738 | ) | | | | |
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Notional Amount (000)# | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Fair Value | | Upfront Premiums Paid(Received) | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Counterparty | |
| | |
OTC Interest Rate Swap Agreements: | | | | | | | | |
MYR 2,300 | | | 07/21/27 | | | 3.640%(Q) | | 3 Month KLIBOR(2)(Q)/3.590% | | $ (1,045) | | $ (8) | | | $ (1,037) | | | | GSI | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Notional Amount (000)# | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | | Floating Rate | | Fair Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid(Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Counterparty | |
| | | | | | | | |
OTC Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MYR 3,000 | | | 07/29/27 | | | | 3.500%(Q) | | | 3 Month KLIBOR(2)(Q)/3.590% | | $ | (4,088 | ) | | | | | | $ | (9 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (4,079 | ) | | | | | | | JPM | |
MYR 3,755 | | | 06/21/28 | | | | 3.442%(Q) | | | 3 Month KLIBOR(2)(Q)/3.590% | | | (9,579 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (9,579 | ) | | | | | | | BOA | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (14,712 | ) | | | | | | $ | (17 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (14,695 | ) | | | | | | | | |
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(1) | The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate. |
(2) | The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate. |
Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Premiums Paid | | Premiums Received | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | |
OTC Swap Agreements | | $— | | $(22,447) | | $6,626 | | $(14,697) |
Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:
Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Broker | | | | Cash and/or Foreign Currency | | | Securities Market Value | |
| | | | | | | |
CGM | | | | | | | | $ | 690,000 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | |
JPS | | | | | | | | | 170,000 | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 860,000 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | |
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Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Malaysia | | $ | — | | | $ | 189,812 | | | $ | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 188,500 | | | | — | |
Supranational Bank | | | — | | | | 147,458 | | | | — | |
Sovereign Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Angola | | | — | | | | 203,900 | | | | — | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 2,230,087 | | | | — | |
Chile | | | — | | | | 493,974 | | | | — | |
China | | | — | | | | 2,475,795 | | | | — | |
Colombia | | | — | | | | 2,333,230 | | | | — | |
Czech Republic | | | — | | | | 2,528,978 | | | | — | |
Dominican Republic | | | — | | | | 196,200 | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 2,520,696 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 5,683,403 | | | | — | |
Ivory Coast | | | — | | | | 135,894 | | | | — | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 2,186,401 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | — | | | | 5,310,099 | | | | — | |
Peru | | | — | | | | 1,044,820 | | | | — | |
Philippines | | | — | | | | 92,453 | | | | — | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 4,591,573 | | | | — | |
Romania | | | — | | | | 1,560,344 | | | | — | |
Serbia | | | — | | | | 538,296 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 6,081,594 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 4,658,987 | | | | — | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 83,455 | | | | — | |
Uruguay | | | — | | | | 47,700 | | | | — | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jamaica | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,270 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 4,522,458 | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Obligation | | | — | | | | 2,297,300 | | | | — | |
Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 13,197 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 4,522,458 | | | $ | 47,834,146 | | | $ | 11,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options Written | | $ | — | | | $ | (94,725 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Financial Instruments* | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 24,379 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 536,593 | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
| | | |
Other Financial Instruments* (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,497 | | | $ | — | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | 459,699 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | 24,379 | | | $ | 997,789 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (875,502 | ) | | $ | — | |
OTC Credit Default Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | (15,806 | ) | | | — | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | (1,095,437 | ) | | | — | |
OTC Interest Rate Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | (14,712 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,001,457 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value. |
Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | | | |
Sovereign Bonds | | | 83.2 | % |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 8.4 | |
U.S. Treasury Obligation | | | 4.3 | |
Lodging | | | 0.4 | |
Chemicals | | | 0.3 | |
Multi-National | | | 0.3 | |
Options Purchased | | | 0.0 | * |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 0.0 | * |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 96.9 | |
Options Written | | | (0.2 | ) |
Other assets in excess of liabilities | | | 3.3 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:
The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 35
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.
Fair values of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Credit contracts | | Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps | | $ | 1,497 | * | | — | | $ | — | |
Credit contracts | | — | | | — | | | Premiums received for OTC swap agreements | | | 22,430 | |
Credit contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 6,626 | | | Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 2 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Unaffiliated investments | | | 13,197 | | | Options written outstanding, at value | | | 94,725 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 536,593 | | | Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 875,502 | |
Interest rate contracts | | Due from/to broker-variation margin futures | | | 24,379 | * | | — | | | — | |
Interest rate contracts | | Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps | | | 459,699 | * | | Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps | | | 1,095,437 | * |
Interest rate contracts | | — | | | — | | | Premiums received for OTC swap agreements | | | 17 | |
Interest rate contracts | | — | | | — | | | Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 14,695 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | $ | 1,041,991 | | | | | $ | 2,102,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2024 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Options Purchased(1) | | Options Written | | Futures | | Forward & Cross Currency Exchange Contracts | | Swaps |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Credit contracts | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (21,213 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | | (140,454 | ) | | | | 511,921 | | | | | — | | | | | (188,140 | ) | | | | — | |
Interest rate contracts | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 4,945 | | | | | — | | | | | (170,254 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total | | | $ | (140,454 | ) | | | $ | 511,921 | | | | $ | 4,945 | | | | $ | (188,140 | ) | | | $ | (191,467 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | Included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions in the Statement of Operations. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Options Purchased(2) | | Options Written | | Futures | | Forward & Cross Currency Exchange Contracts | | Swaps |
Credit contracts | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 4,094 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | | (1,595 | ) | | | | (21,027 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (260,501 | ) | | | | — | |
Interest rate contracts | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 3,097 | | | | | — | | | | | 139,978 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Total | | | $ | (1,595 | ) | | | $ | (21,027 | ) | | | $ | 3,097 | | | | $ | (260,501 | ) | | | $ | 144,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2) | Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statement of Operations. |
For the six months ended April 30, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:
| | | | |
Derivative Contract Type | | Average Volume of Derivative Activities* |
| |
Options Purchased (1) | | | $ 23,437 | |
| |
Options Written (2) | | | 10,108,249 | |
| |
Futures Contracts - Short Positions (2) | | | 1,815,862 | |
| |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (3) | | | 42,642,094 | |
| |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (3) | | | 35,900,062 | |
| |
Cross Currency Exchange Contracts (4) | | | 207,281 | |
| |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements (2) | | | 67,519,536 | |
| |
Credit Default Swap Agreements - Buy Protection (2) | | | 686,667 | |
Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (2) | | | 947,333 | |
* | Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended April 30, 2024. |
(2) | Notional Amount in USD. |
(3) | Value at Settlement Date. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 37
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:
The Fund invested in OTC derivatives during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.
Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets(1) | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities(1) | | Net Amounts of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | | Collateral Pledged/(Received)(2) | | Net Amount |
BARC | | | $ | 15,167 | | | | $ | (104,660 | ) | | | $ | (89,493 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (89,493 | ) |
BNP | | | | 5,079 | | | | | (5,371 | ) | | | | (292 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (292 | ) |
BNYM | | | | — | | | | | (8,716 | ) | | | | (8,716 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (8,716 | ) |
BOA | | | | 17,206 | | | | | (111,410 | ) | | | | (94,204 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (94,204 | ) |
CITI | | | | 118,191 | | | | | (301,441 | ) | | | | (183,250 | ) | | | | 183,250 | | | | | — | |
DB | | | | 49,929 | | | | | (60,609 | ) | | | | (10,680 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (10,680 | ) |
GSI | | | | 167,416 | | | | | (15,209 | ) | | | | 152,207 | | | | | (152,207 | ) | | | | — | |
HSBC | | | | 41,152 | | | | | (19,367 | ) | | | | 21,785 | | | | | — | | | | | 21,785 | |
JPM | | | | 47,462 | | | | | (40,931 | ) | | | | 6,531 | | | | | — | | | | | 6,531 | |
MSI | | | | 65,008 | | | | | (265,562 | ) | | | | (200,554 | ) | | | | 200,554 | | | | | — | |
SCB | | | | 15,766 | | | | | (72,496 | ) | | | | (56,730 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (56,730 | ) |
SSB | | | | 13,596 | | | | | (656 | ) | | | | 12,940 | | | | | — | | | | | 12,940 | |
TD | | | | 444 | | | | | — | | | | | 444 | | | | | — | | | | | 444 | |
UAG | | | | — | | | | | (943 | ) | | | | (943 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (943 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | $ | 556,416 | | | | $ | (1,007,371 | ) | | | $ | (450,955 | ) | | | $ | 231,597 | | | | $ | (219,358 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(2) | Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
38
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
| |
Assets | | | | |
| |
Investments at value: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $51,184,673) | | $ | 47,845,416 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $4,522,458) | | | 4,522,458 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $304,362) | | | 302,565 | |
Cash segregated for counterparty - OTC | | | 260,000 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 877,450 | |
Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives | | | 860,000 | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 536,593 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 75,674 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 12,089 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 11,843 | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 6,626 | |
Due from broker—variation margin futures | | | 5,809 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,293 | |
| | | | |
Total Assets | | | 55,317,816 | |
| | | | |
| |
Liabilities | | | | |
| |
Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 875,502 | |
Options written outstanding, at value (premiums received $106,608) | | | 94,725 | |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 79,337 | |
Dividends payable | | | 67,672 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 51,709 | |
Premiums received for OTC swap agreements | | | 22,447 | |
Due to broker—variation margin swaps | | | 16,371 | |
Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 14,697 | |
Management fee payable | | | 7,282 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 1,749 | |
Directors’ fees payable | | | 878 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 625 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 557 | |
| | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,233,551 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 54,084,265 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 118 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 72,294,698 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (18,210,551 | ) |
| | | | |
Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 54,084,265 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 39
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Class A | | | | |
| |
Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($ 2,459,265 ÷ 540,720 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 4.55 | |
Maximum sales charge (3.25% of offering price) | | | 0.15 | |
| | | | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 4.70 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class C | | | | |
| |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($ 49,779 ÷ 10,867 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 4.58 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class Z | | | | |
| |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($ 46,428,434 ÷ 10,114,560 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 4.59 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class R6 | | | | |
| |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($ 5,146,787 ÷ 1,122,097 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 4.59 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
40
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
| |
Income | | | | |
Interest income (net of $22,689 foreign withholding tax) | | $ | 1,829,077 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 110,444 | |
Unaffiliated dividend income | | | 3,493 | |
| | | | |
Total income | | | 1,943,014 | |
| | | | |
| |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 195,197 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 3,427 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 33,781 | |
Audit fee | | | 26,951 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $2,029)(a) | | | 22,562 | |
Professional fees | | | 21,710 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 18,783 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 12,523 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 5,375 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 14,584 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 354,893 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (132,297 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 222,596 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 1,720,418 | |
| | | | |
| |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions (including affiliated of $29) (net of foreign capital gains taxes $(3,851)) | | | (591,364 | ) |
Futures transactions | | | 4,945 | |
Forward and cross currency contract transactions | | | (188,140 | ) |
Options written transactions | | | 511,921 | |
Swap agreement transactions | | | (191,467 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (779,472 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | (1,233,577 | ) |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 2,045,357 | |
Futures | | | 3,097 | |
Forward and cross currency contracts | | | (260,501 | ) |
Options written | | | (21,027 | ) |
Swap agreements | | | 144,072 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 26,708 | |
| | | | |
| | | 1,937,706 | |
| | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 704,129 | |
| | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 2,424,547 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund 41
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | Class C | | Class Z | | | Class R6 |
Distribution fee | | | 3,134 | | | | 293 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | 2,366 | | | | 432 | | | | 19,628 | | | | 136 | |
Registration fees | | | 4,793 | | | | 2,932 | | | | 6,784 | | | | 4,274 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | (8,963 | ) | | | (3,407 | ) | | | (105,759 | ) | | | (14,168 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
42
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
| | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | 1,720,418 | | | | $ | 2,530,693 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | (1,233,577 | ) | | | | 129,130 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | | 1,937,706 | | | | | 804,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 2,424,547 | | | | | 3,464,174 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from distributable earnings | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | (93,791 | ) | | | | (128,985 | ) |
Class C | | | | (1,967 | ) | | | | (4,499 | ) |
Class Z | | | | (2,112,939 | ) | | | | (2,349,011 | ) |
Class R6 | | | | (206,463 | ) | | | | (126,015 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | (2,415,160 | ) | | | | (2,608,510 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | 13,043,009 | | | | | 35,222,107 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | | 2,113,344 | | | | | 2,577,270 | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | | (20,714,758 | ) | | | | (5,879,610 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | | (5,558,405 | ) | | | | 31,919,767 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | | (5,549,018 | ) | | | | 32,775,431 | |
| | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 59,633,283 | | | | | 26,857,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 54,084,265 | | | | $ | 59,633,283 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | April 30, | | | | Year Ended October 31, |
| | 2024 | | | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
| | | | | | | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | | $4.57 | | | | | | | $4.27 | | | | | $5.45 | | | | | $5.57 | | | | | $6.07 | | | | | $5.52 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 0.12 | | | | | | | 0.23 | (b) | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 0.22 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | 0.04 | | | | | | | 0.31 | (c) | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | 0.57 | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 0.16 | | | | | | | 0.54 | | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | | 0.13 | | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | 0.87 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income* | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.31 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | | - | | | | | | | - | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (0.32 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $4.55 | | | | | | | $4.57 | | | | | $4.27 | | | | | $5.45 | | | | | $5.57 | | | | | $6.07 | |
Total Return(d): | | | | 3.31 | % | | | | | | 12.66 | % | | | | (18.18 | )% | | | | 2.19 | % | | | | (3.75 | )% | | | | 16.14 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $2,459 | | | | | | | $2,391 | | | | | $2,151 | | | | | $3,489 | | | | | $3,853 | | | | | $3,692 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | | $2,521 | | | | | | | $2,498 | | | | | $2,762 | | | | | $3,950 | | | | | $3,518 | | | | | $3,223 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 1.14 | %(f)(g) | | | | | | 1.14 | %(g) | | | | 1.14 | %(g) | | | | 1.13 | % | | | | 1.13 | % | | | | 1.13 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 1.86 | %(f) | | | | | | 2.03 | %(g) | | | | 1.90 | %(g) | | | | 1.67 | % | | | | 2.04 | % | | | | 2.03 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 5.29 | %(f) | | | | | | 4.97 | % | | | | 4.13 | % | | | | 3.75 | % | | | | 4.24 | % | | | | 5.13 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | | 21 | % | | | | | | 19 | % | | | | 26 | % | | | | 35 | % | | | | 64 | % | | | | 69 | % |
* | Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes. |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Includes certain non-reoccurring expenses of 0.01% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and for the year ended October 31, 2023 and interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement of 0.01%, for the year ended October 31, 2022 which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver. |
(h) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | April 30, | | | | Year Ended October 31, |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | | $4.60 | | | | | | | $4.30 | | | | | $5.49 | | | | | $5.61 | | | | | $6.11 | | | | | $5.56 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 0.11 | | | | | | | 0.20 | (b) | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | 0.03 | | | | | | | 0.31 | (c) | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | 0.57 | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 0.14 | | | | | | | 0.51 | | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | | 0.09 | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | 0.83 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income* | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.27 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | | - | | | | | | | - | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $4.58 | | | | | | | $4.60 | | | | | $4.30 | | | | | $5.49 | | | | | $5.61 | | | | | $6.11 | |
Total Return(d): | | | | 2.93 | % | | | | | | 11.76 | % | | | | (18.82 | )% | | | | 1.44 | % | | | | (4.41 | )% | | | | 15.18 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $50 | | | | | | | $62 | | | | | $126 | | | | | $190 | | | | | $466 | | | | | $579 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | | $59 | | | | | | | $102 | | | | | $144 | | | | | $331 | | | | | $484 | | | | | $566 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 1.89 | %(f)(g) | | | | | | 1.88 | % | | | | 1.89 | %(g) | | | | 1.88 | % | | | | 1.88 | % | | | | 1.88 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 13.51 | %(f) | | | | | | 8.97 | % | | | | 7.40 | %(g) | | | | 4.60 | % | | | | 5.82 | % | | | | 4.82 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 4.56 | %(f) | | | | | | 4.19 | % | | | | 3.35 | % | | | | 3.00 | % | | | | 3.54 | % | | | | 4.37 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | | 21 | % | | | | | | 19 | % | | | | 26 | % | | | | 35 | % | | | | 64 | % | | | | 69 | % |
* | Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes. |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Includes certain non-reoccurring expenses of 0.01% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement of 0.01%, for the year ended October 31, 2022 which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver. |
(h) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class Z Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | April 30, | | | | Year Ended October 31, |
| | 2024 | | | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | | $4.61 | | | | | | | $4.31 | | | | | $5.50 | | | | | $5.62 | | | | | $6.13 | | | | | $5.57 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 0.14 | | | | | | | 0.26 | (b) | | | | 0.22 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 0.32 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | 0.03 | | | | | | | 0.30 | (c) | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | | 0.58 | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 0.17 | | | | | | | 0.56 | | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | | 0.16 | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | 0.90 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income* | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.33 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | | - | | | | | | | - | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $4.59 | | | | | | | $4.61 | | | | | $4.31 | | | | | $5.50 | | | | | $5.62 | | | | | $6.13 | |
Total Return(d): | | | | 3.52 | % | | | | | | 13.05 | % | | | | (17.83 | )% | | | | 2.63 | % | | | | (3.45 | )% | | | | 16.50 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $46,428 | | | | | | | $52,178 | | | | | $23,229 | | | | | $49,067 | | | | | $57,392 | | | | | $68,101 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | | $52,564 | | | | | | | $42,236 | | | | | $39,563 | | | | | $59,794 | | | | | $56,989 | | | | | $63,219 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 0.73 | %(f)(g) | | | | | | 0.73 | %(g) | | | | 0.73 | %(g) | | | | 0.72 | % | | | | 0.74 | % | | | | 0.88 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 1.13 | %(f) | | | | | | 1.26 | %(g) | | | | 1.32 | %(g) | | | | 1.16 | % | | | | 1.27 | % | | | | 1.31 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 5.75 | %(f) | | | | | | 5.40 | % | | | | 4.49 | % | | | | 4.16 | % | | | | 4.72 | % | | | | 5.35 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | | 21 | % | | | | | | 19 | % | | | | 26 | % | | | | 35 | % | | | | 64 | % | | | | 69 | % |
* | Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes. |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Includes certain non-reoccurring expenses of 0.01% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and for the year ended October 31, 2023 and interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement of 0.01%, for the year ended October 31, 2022 which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver. |
(h) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R6 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | April 30, | | | | Year Ended October 31, |
| | 2024 | | | | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | | $4.60 | | | | | | | $4.31 | | | | | $5.50 | | | | | $5.62 | | | | | $6.12 | | | | | $5.56 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 0.14 | | | | | | | 0.26 | (b) | | | | 0.23 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 0.31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | 0.04 | | | | | | | 0.30 | (c) | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | 0.58 | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 0.18 | | | | | | | 0.56 | | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | | 0.16 | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | 0.89 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income* | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.32 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | | - | | | | | | | - | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.33 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | | $4.59 | | | | | | | $4.60 | | | | | $4.31 | | | | | $5.50 | | | | | $5.62 | | | | | $6.12 | |
Total Return(d): | | | | 3.78 | % | | | | | | 12.88 | % | | | | (17.77 | )% | | | | 2.70 | % | | | | (3.24 | )% | | | | 16.41 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | | $5,147 | | | | | | | $5,002 | | | | | $1,352 | | | | | $3,237 | | | | | $50 | | | | | $29 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | | $5,247 | | | | | | | $2,239 | | | | | $2,001 | | | | | $1,613 | | | | | $42 | | | | | $15 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 0.66 | %(f)(g) | | | | | | 0.66 | %(g) | | | | 0.66 | %(g) | | | | 0.65 | % | | | | 0.67 | % | | | | 0.88 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | | 1.20 | %(f) | | | | | | 1.53 | %(g) | | | | 1.47 | %(g) | | | | 1.63 | % | | | | 40.50 | % | | | | 92.22 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | 5.77 | %(f) | | | | | | 5.45 | % | | | | 4.56 | % | | | | 4.27 | % | | | | 4.64 | % | | | | 5.20 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | | 21 | % | | | | | | 19 | % | | | | 26 | % | | | | 35 | % | | | | 64 | % | | | | 69 | % |
* | Dividends from net investment income may include other items that are ordinary income for tax purposes. |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | Includes certain non-reoccurring expenses of 0.01% for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and for the year ended October 31, 2023 and interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement of 0.01%, for the year ended October 31, 2022 which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver. |
(h) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign
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securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.
OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also includes consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing
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derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the
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fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. Notwithstanding the above, the Fund does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.
Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The Fund enters into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings or on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency.
Options: The Fund purchased and/or wrote options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates, value of equities or foreign currency exchange rates with respect to securities or financial instruments which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund may also use options to gain additional market exposure. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain (loss) to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain (loss). The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid at the closing of a purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain (loss). Gain (loss) on purchased options is included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions. Gain (loss) on written options is presented separately as net realized gain (loss) on options written transactions.
The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities or financial instruments may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or financial instrument underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an OTC option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. With exchange-traded options contracts, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded options and guarantees the options contracts against default.
When the Fund writes an option on a swap, an amount equal to any premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the written option on the swap. If a call option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) and receive a variable interest rate on a notional amount. If a put option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a variable interest rate and receive a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) on a notional amount. Premiums received from writing options on swaps that expire or are exercised are treated as realized gains upon the expiration or exercise of such options on swaps. The risk associated with writing put and call options on swaps is that the Fund will be obligated to be party to a swap agreement if an option on a swap is exercised.
Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is recorded for financial
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statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions.
The Fund invested in financial futures contracts in order to hedge its existing portfolio securities, or securities the Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.
Swap Agreements: The Fund entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. For OTC-traded, upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments.
Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund used interest rate swaps to maintain its ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.
Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”): CDS involve one party (the protection buyer) making a stream of payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for the right to receive a specified payment in the event of a default or as a result of a default (collectively a “credit event”) for the referenced entity (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country) on its obligation; or in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising a credit index.
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The Fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, and as such, has entered into CDS contracts to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be “short the credit” because the higher the contract value rises, the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk for purchased CDS is the inability of the counterparty to honor the contract up to the notional value due to a credit event.
As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund generally receives an agreed upon payment from the buyer of protection throughout the term of the swap, provided no credit event occurs. As the seller, the Fund effectively increases its investment risk because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund may be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.
The maximum amount of the payment that the Fund, as a seller of protection, could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the underlying security or index contract as a result of a credit event. This potential amount will be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements which the Fund entered into for the same referenced entity or index. As a buyer of protection, the Fund generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.
Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of period end are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments, if applicable. These spreads serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of default risk for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads and increased market value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the
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Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Fund’s future derivative activity.
In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Short sales and OTC contracts, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, forward rate agreements and written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency |
Net Investment Income | | Monthly |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | Annually |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | Annually |
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* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadvisers’ performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Fund through its PGIM Fixed Income unit, and PGIM Limited (collectively the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of subadvisers.
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
0.650% on average daily net assets up to $1 billion; | | 0.65% |
0.630% on average daily net assets from $1 billion to $3 billion; | | |
0.610% on average daily net assets from $3 billion to $5 billion; | | |
0.600% on average daily net assets from $5 billion to $10 billion; | | |
0.590% on average daily net assets over $10 billion. | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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Class | | Expense Limitations |
A | | 1.13% |
C | | 1.88 |
Z | | 0.72 |
R6 | | 0.65 |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee |
A | | 0.25% | | 0.25% |
C | | 1.00 | | 1.00 |
Z | | N/A | | N/A |
R6 | | N/A | | N/A |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
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Class | | FESL | | | CDSC |
A | | | $1,140 | | | $— |
C | | | — | | | — |
PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc., PGIM Limited and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
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4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income”.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
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Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$10,687,775 | | $16,097,902 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
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Value, Beginning of Period | | Cost of Purchases | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value, End of Period | | | Shares, End of Period | | | Income | |
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Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: | | | | | | | | | |
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PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) | | | | | |
$5,602,977 | | | $24,143,109 | | | | $25,223,628 | | | $— | | $— | | | $4,522,458 | | | | 4,522,458 | | | | $110,444 | |
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PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%)(1)(wb) | | | | | |
— | | | 285,000 | | | | 285,029 | | | — | | 29 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
$5,602,977 | | | $24,428,109 | | | | $25,508,657 | | | $— | | $29 | | | $4,522,458 | | | | | | | | $110,444 | |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Depreciation |
$56,289,618 | | $1,648,856 | | $(6,644,614) | | $(4,995,758) |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
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Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized |
$11,954,000 | | $— |
The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are subject to such review.
The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25%. Investors who purchase $500,000 or more of Class A shares and sell those shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1% on sales although these purchases are not subject to a front-end sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
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Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 550,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares | |
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A | | | 10,000,000 | |
C | | | 50,000,000 | |
Z | | | 250,000,000 | |
T | | | 190,000,000 | |
R6 | | | 50,000,000 | |
The Fund currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares | | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Z | | | 3,310,405 | | | 32.7% |
R6 | | | 217 | | | 0.1 |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
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| | Number of Shareholders | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Affiliated | | 1 | | 28.1% |
Unaffiliated | | 5 | | 68.8 |
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
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Share Class | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 32,763 | | | $ | 154,974 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 19,576 | | | | 92,873 | |
Shares purchased | | | (34,696 | ) | | | (162,730 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 17,643 | | | | 85,117 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 1,167 | | | | 5,538 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (1,763 | ) | | | (8,086 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 17,047 | | | $ | 82,569 | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 130,790 | | | $ | 615,924 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 27,366 | | | | 128,267 | |
Shares purchased | | | (141,337 | ) | | | (656,886 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 16,819 | | | | 87,305 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 3,395 | | | | 16,191 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 20,214 | | | $ | 103,496 | |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 410 | | | $ | 1,963 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,857 | ) | | | (8,623 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,447 | ) | | | (6,660 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (1,159 | ) | | | (5,538 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,606 | ) | | $ | (12,198 | ) |
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Shares sold | | | 2,187 | | | $ | 10,400 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 955 | | | | 4,497 | |
Shares purchased | | | (15,622 | ) | | | (73,689 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (12,480 | ) | | | (58,792 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (3,374 | ) | | | (16,191 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (15,854 | ) | | $ | (74,983 | ) |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,649,980 | | | $ | 12,718,962 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 377,301 | | | | 1,812,058 | |
Shares purchased | | | (4,241,412 | ) | | | (20,339,286 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,214,131 | ) | | | (5,808,266 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 1,747 | | | | 8,086 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,212,384 | ) | | $ | (5,800,180 | ) |
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Shares sold | | | 6,331,274 | | | $ | 30,086,527 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 489,547 | | | | 2,318,647 | |
Shares purchased | | | (884,489 | ) | | | (4,171,193 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 5,936,332 | | | $ | 28,233,981 | |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 35,407 | | | $ | 169,073 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 43,175 | | | | 206,450 | |
Shares purchased | | | (42,917 | ) | | | (204,119 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 35,665 | | | $ | 171,404 | |
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Shares sold | | | 953,543 | | | $ | 4,509,256 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 26,693 | | | | 125,859 | |
Shares purchased | | | (207,608 | ) | | | (977,842 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 772,628 | | | $ | 3,657,273 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
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Term of Commitment | | | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
Total Commitment | | | | $1,200,000,000 |
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | | | 0.15% |
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
The Fund utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024. The average daily balance for the 3 days that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $1,184,000, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 6.42%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $1,184,000. At April 30, 2024,
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the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Credit Risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a fixed income instrument or the counterparty to a financial transaction with the Fund to meet interest and principal payments as they come due or to fulfill its obligations to the Fund. The value of the fixed income instruments held by the Fund will be adversely affected by any erosion in the ability of the relevant issuers to make interest and principal payments as they become due. The ratings given to a debt security by certain ratings agencies provide a generally useful guide as to such credit risk. The lower the rating of a debt security held by the Fund, the greater the degree of credit risk that is perceived to exist by the rating agency with respect to that security. Increasing the amount of Fund assets invested in lower-rated securities generally will increase the Fund’s income, but also will increase the credit risk to which the Fund is subject. The Fund generally enters into financial transactions with major dealers that are deemed acceptable to the subadviser from a credit perspective.
Currency Risk: The Fund’s assets may be invested in securities that are denominated in non-US currencies or directly in currencies. Such investments are subject to the risk that the value of a particular currency will change in relation to the US dollar or other currencies. The weakening of a country’s currency relative to the US dollar will negatively affect the dollar value of the Fund’s assets. Among the factors that may affect currency values are trade balances, levels of short term interest rates, differences in relative values of similar assets in different currencies, long term opportunities for investment and capital appreciation, central bank policy, and political developments. The Fund may attempt to hedge such risks by selling or buying currencies in the forward market; selling or buying currency futures contracts, options or other securities thereon; borrowing funds denominated in particular currencies; or any combination thereof, depending on the availability of liquidity in the hedging instruments and their relative costs. There can be no assurance that such strategies will be implemented or, if implemented, will be effective. The Fund would incur additional costs from hedging.
Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may also fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed income obligations also may be
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subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same rate of interest and therefore would earn less income.
Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivatives transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” or may create economic leverage for the Fund. and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. The Fund’s use of derivatives may also increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.
Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many over-the-counter derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. Over-the-counter derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund. The use of derivatives also exposes the Fund to operational issues, such as documentation and settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate control and human error.
Derivatives may also involve legal risks, such as insufficient documentation, the lack of capacity or authority of a counterparty to execute or settle a transaction, and the legality and enforceability of derivatives contracts. The U.S. Government and foreign governments have adopted (and may adopt further) regulations governing derivatives markets, including mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements and risk exposure limitations. Regulation of derivatives may make derivatives more costly, limit their availability or utility to the Fund, or otherwise adversely affect their performance or disrupt markets.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies
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that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.
Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
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Interest Rate Risk: The value of your investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration debt securities. Similarly, a rise in interest rates may also have a greater negative impact on the value of equity securities whose issuers expect earnings further out in the future. For example, a fixed income security with a duration of three years is expected to decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%. This is referred to as “duration risk.” When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” For premium bonds (bonds acquired at prices that exceed their par or principal value) purchased by the Fund, prepayment risk may be enhanced. When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.” The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.
Junk Bonds Risk: High-yield, high-risk bonds have predominantly speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to have lower market liquidity than higher-rated securities. The liquidity of particular issuers or industries within a particular investment category may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning. The non-investment grade bond market can experience sudden and sharp price swings and become illiquid due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, a high profile default or a change in the market’s psychology.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
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Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
Non-Diversified Investment Company Risk: The Fund is non-diversified for purposes of the 1940 Act. This means that the Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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PROXY VOTING The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. |
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DIRECTORS Ellen S. Alberding ● Kevin J. Bannon ● Scott E. Benjamin ● Linda W. Bynoe ● Barry H. Evans ● Keith F. Hartstein ● Laurie Simon Hodrick ● Stuart S. Parker ● Brian K. Reid ● Grace C. Torres |
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OFFICERS Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer ● Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President ● Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer ● Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer ● Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer ● Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer ● Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer ● Andrew R. French, Secretary ● Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary ● Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary ● Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary ● Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary ● George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary ● Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary ● Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer ● Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer ● Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer ● Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer |
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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SUBADVISER | | PGIM Fixed Income | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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SUB-SUBADVISER | | PGIM Limited | | Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand Trafalgar Square London, WC2N 5HR United Kingdom |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment Management Services LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York Mellon | | 240 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10286 |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC | | PO Box 534432 Pittsburgh, PA 15253 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | | 300 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | | 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
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An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. |
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Local Currency Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee. |
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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. |
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ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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CUSIP | | 743969750 | | 743969743 | | 743969727 | | 743969735 |
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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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| | | We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. |
| | | Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals. |
Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
Sincerely,
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Stuart S. Parker, President
PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund
June 14, 2024
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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Class A | | | | 11.92 | | | | | -5.09 | | | | | 3.31 | | | | | 4.05 | | | | | — | |
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Class C | | | | 11.57 | | | | | -1.21 | | | | | 3.71 | | | | | 3.87 | | | | | — | |
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Class Z | | | | 12.08 | | | | | 0.77 | | | | | 4.83 | | | | | 4.96 | | | | | — | |
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Class R6 | | | | 12.17 | | | | | 0.84 | | | | | 4.84 | | | | | N/A | | | | | 6.68 (12/28/2016) | |
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 Since Inception (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | Class R6 (12/28/2016) |
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S&P Global Infrastructure Index | | | | | | | | | | 5.37 | |
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S&P 500 Index | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13.67 | |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Indexes are measured from the closest month-end to the class’s inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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| | Class A | | Class C | | Class Z | | Class R6 |
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 5.50% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None |
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Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None |
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Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.30% (0.25% currently) | | 1.00% | | None | | None |
Benchmark Definitions
S&P Global Infrastructure Index*—The S&P Global Infrastructure Index is an unmanaged index that consists of 75 companies from around the world that represent the listed infrastructure universe. To create diversified exposure across the global listed infrastructure market, the index has balanced weights across three distinct infrastructure clusters: Utilities, Transportation, and Energy.
*The S&P Global Infrastructure Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates and has been licensed for use by PGIM, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Copyright © 2024 S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, Inc., and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Redistribution or reproduction in whole or in part are prohibited without written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. For more information on any of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC’s indices please visit www.spdji.com. S&P® is a registered trademark of S&P Global and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC.
S&P 500 Index**—The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of over 500 stocks of large US public companies. It gives a broad look at how large company stocks in the United States have performed.
**The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates and has been licensed for use by PGIM, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Copyright © 2024 S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, Inc., and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Redistribution or reproduction in whole or in part are prohibited without written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. For more
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
information on any of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC’s indices please visit www.spdji.com. S&P® is a registered trademark of S&P Global and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Indexes would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 4/30/24
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Ten Largest Holdings | | Line of Business | | Country | | % of Net Assets |
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NextEra Energy, Inc. | | Electric Utilities | | United States | | 5.9% |
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Aena SME SA, 144A | | Transportation Infrastructure | | Spain | | 4.4% |
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Ferrovial SE | | Construction & Engineering | | United States | | 4.4% |
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Vinci SA | | Construction & Engineering | | France | | 3.9% |
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Southern Co. (The) | | Electric Utilities | | United States | | 3.5% |
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Constellation Energy Corp. | | Electric Utilities | | United States | | 3.5% |
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Sacyr SA | | Construction & Engineering | | Spain | | 3.2% |
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PG&E Corp. | | Electric Utilities | | United States | | 3.1% |
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Digital Realty Trust, Inc., REIT | | Specialized REITs | | United States | | 3.0% |
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Sempra | | Multi-Utilities | | United States | | 3.0% |
Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* | |
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Class A | | Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,119.20 | | | | 1.51% | | | | $ 7.96 | |
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| | Hypothetical | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,017.35 | | | | 1.51% | | | | $ 7.57 | |
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Class C | | Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,115.70 | | | | 2.26% | | | | $11.89 | |
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| | Hypothetical | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,013.63 | | | | 2.26% | | | | $11.31 | |
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Class Z | | Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,120.80 | | | | 1.18% | | | | $ 6.22 | |
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| | Hypothetical | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.00 | | | | 1.18% | | | | $ 5.92 | |
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Class R6 | | Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,121.70 | | | | 1.18% | | | | $ 6.22 | |
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| | Hypothetical | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.00 | | | | 1.18% | | | | $ 5.92 | |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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| | |
Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 98.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Australia 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Transurban Group, UTS | | | 90,226 | | | $ | 724,376 | |
| | |
Canada 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | | | 7,815 | | | | 613,097 | |
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Denmark 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Orsted A/S, 144A* | | | 6,567 | | | | 360,912 | |
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France 8.3% | | | | | | | | |
Eiffage SA | | | 3,598 | | | | 383,901 | |
Engie SA* | | | 28,540 | | | | 495,472 | |
Getlink SE | | | 23,576 | | | | 401,351 | |
Veolia Environnement SA | | | 11,212 | | | | 348,555 | |
Vinci SA | | | 12,314 | | | | 1,442,906 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 3,072,185 | |
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Germany 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
E.ON SE | | | 36,568 | | | | 484,233 | |
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide* | | | 9,693 | | | | 485,310 | |
RWE AG | | | 10,286 | | | | 358,318 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 1,327,861 | |
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India 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 152,614 | | | | 550,445 | |
ReNew Energy Global PLC (Class A Stock)* | | | 25,762 | | | | 145,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 695,742 | |
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Italy 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Enav SpA, 144A | | | 87,350 | | | | 359,233 | |
Enel SpA | | | 56,039 | | | | 368,313 | |
Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA, 144A | | | 17,481 | | | | 187,343 | |
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| | | | | | | 914,889 | |
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Japan 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
West Japan Railway Co. | | | 18,762 | | | | 356,130 | |
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Mexico 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (Class B Stock) | | | 20,827 | | | | 380,486 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | |
New Zealand 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Auckland International Airport Ltd. | | | 71,938 | | | $ | 332,574 | |
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Spain 8.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aena SME SA, 144A | | | 8,964 | | | | 1,633,596 | |
Cellnex Telecom SA, 144A | | | 5,635 | | | | 186,263 | |
Sacyr SA | | | 338,850 | | | | 1,178,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 2,997,983 | |
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Thailand 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Airports of Thailand PCL | | | 91,746 | | | | 161,080 | |
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United Kingdom 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Drax Group PLC | | | 114,165 | | | | 739,463 | |
National Grid PLC | | | 67,038 | | | | 879,348 | |
SSE PLC | | | 16,405 | | | | 341,001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 1,959,812 | |
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United States 61.5% | | | | | | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 4,535 | | | | 390,146 | |
American Tower Corp., REIT | | | 2,159 | | | | 370,398 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 19,710 | | | | 574,349 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 4,688 | | | | 739,860 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 16,119 | | | | 976,973 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 7,009 | | | | 1,303,253 | |
CSX Corp. | | | 22,704 | | | | 754,227 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., REIT | | | 8,091 | | | | 1,122,869 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 7,853 | | | | 488,457 | |
Equinix, Inc., REIT | | | 1,079 | | | | 767,288 | |
Ferrovial SE | | | 45,356 | | | | 1,631,244 | |
MPLX LP | | | 18,130 | | | | 757,834 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 32,953 | | | | 2,206,862 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 34,184 | | | | 952,366 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 1,634 | | | | 376,343 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 6,287 | | | | 497,427 | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 67,730 | | | | 1,158,860 | |
Plains GP Holdings LP (Class A Stock)* | | | 45,825 | | | | 834,473 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 27,960 | | | | 767,782 | |
Sempra | | | 15,560 | | | | 1,114,563 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 17,892 | | | | 1,315,062 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 7,732 | | | | 881,912 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 3,143 | | | | 745,394 | |
Vistra Corp. | | | 7,856 | | | | 595,799 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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United States (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 2,962 | | | $ | 480,111 | |
Western Midstream Partners LP | | | 15,986 | | | | 545,123 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 12,735 | | | | 488,515 | |
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| | | | | | | 22,837,490 | |
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TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $30,427,642) | | | | | | | 36,734,617 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
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AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND | | | | | | | | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%) (cost $339,583)(wb) | | | 339,583 | | | | 339,583 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.8% (cost $30,767,225) | | | | | | | 37,074,200 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2% | | | | | | | 57,003 | |
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NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 37,131,203 | |
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Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.
LP—Limited Partnership
REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
UTS—Unit Trust Security
* | Non-income producing security. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
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| | Level 1 | | | | | | Level 2 | | | | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | 724,376 | | | | | | | | | | | $— | | | | |
Canada | | | 613,097 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | | | | | 360,912 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
France | | | — | | | | | | | | 3,072,185 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | | | | | 1,327,861 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
India | | | 145,297 | | | | | | | | 550,445 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Italy | | | — | | | | | | | | 914,889 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Japan | | | — | | | | | | | | 356,130 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Mexico | | | 380,486 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | | | | | 332,574 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Spain | | | — | | | | | | | | 2,997,983 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | | | | | 161,080 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | | | | | 1,959,812 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
United States | | | 21,206,246 | | | | | | | | 1,631,244 | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Short-Term Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 339,583 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 22,684,709 | | | | | | | $ | 14,389,491 | | | | | | | | | | | $— | | | | |
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Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Electric Utilities | | | 23.6 | % |
Multi-Utilities | | | 15.8 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | 14.1 | |
Construction & Engineering | | | 12.5 | |
Transportation Infrastructure | | | 12.0 | |
Ground Transportation | | | 7.5 | |
Specialized REITs | | | 6.1 | |
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers | | | 5.0 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 1.3 | % |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | 1.0 | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 0.9 | |
| | | | |
| | | 99.8 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
| |
Assets | | | | |
Investments at value: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $30,427,642) | | $ | 36,734,617 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $339,583) | | | 339,583 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 73,712 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 66,696 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 10,806 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,645 | |
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Total Assets | | | 37,236,059 | |
| | | | |
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Liabilities | | | | |
| |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 31,937 | |
Custodian and accounting fees payable | | | 15,594 | |
Audit fee payable | | | 14,724 | |
Management fee payable | | | 13,706 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses payable | | | 11,561 | |
Professional fees payable | | | 5,759 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 3,650 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 3,460 | |
Foreign capital gains tax liability accrued | | | 1,689 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 1,592 | |
Directors’ fees payable | | | 997 | |
Payable to custodian | | | 187 | |
| | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 104,856 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 37,131,203 | |
| | | | |
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Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 25 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 30,860,083 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 6,271,095 | |
| | | | |
Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 37,131,203 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($9,761,003 ÷ 647,540 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 15.07 | | | | | |
Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price) | | | 0.88 | | | | | |
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Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 15.95 | | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($1,963,782 ÷ 132,992 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 14.77 | | | | | |
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Class Z | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($16,283,174 ÷ 1,079,019 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 15.09 | | | | | |
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Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($9,123,244 ÷ 604,673 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 15.09 | | | | | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
| |
Income | | | | |
Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $18,438 foreign withholding tax) | | $ | 420,193 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 16,395 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total income | | | 436,588 | |
| | | | |
| |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 184,412 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 25,471 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 28,239 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $5,207)(a) | | | 28,001 | |
Professional fees | | | 25,492 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 15,812 | |
Audit fee | | | 14,723 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 12,414 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 5,150 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 10,643 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total expenses | | | 350,357 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (101,791 | ) |
Distribution fee waiver(a) | | | (2,470 | ) |
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| |
Net expenses | | | 246,096 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 190,492 | |
| | | | |
| |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 1,823,324 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (2,417 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 1,820,907 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $(1,689)) | | | 2,232,022 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 2,408 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 2,234,430 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 4,055,337 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 4,245,829 | |
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(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | Class C | | Class Z | | Class R6 |
| | | | |
Distribution fee | | | | 14,818 | | | | | 10,653 | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | | 9,129 | | | | | 2,111 | | | | | 16,614 | | | | | 147 | |
Registration fees | | | | 4,224 | | | | | 3,081 | | | | | 5,644 | | | | | 2,863 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | | (26,235 | ) | | | | (7,964 | ) | | | | (49,165 | ) | | | | (18,427) | |
Distribution fee waiver | | | | (2,470 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |
| | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 190,492 | | | $ | 1,013,776 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1,820,907 | | | | (1,645,965 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | 2,234,430 | | | | 86,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,245,829 | | | | (545,964 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from distributable earnings | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (26,057 | ) | | | (337,388 | ) |
Class C | | | (267 | ) | | | (93,436 | ) |
Class Z | | | (66,176 | ) | | | (1,033,637 | ) |
Class R6 | | | (41,709 | ) | | | (642,318 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | (134,209 | ) | | | (2,106,779 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | 5,707,928 | | | | 11,460,820 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 133,359 | | | | 2,105,393 | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | (8,510,117 | ) | | | (39,735,852 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | (2,668,830 | ) | | | (26,169,639 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | 1,442,790 | | | | (28,822,382 | ) |
| | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of period | | | 35,688,413 | | | | 64,510,795 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of period | | $ | 37,131,203 | | | $ | 35,688,413 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $13.50 | | | | $14.41 | | | | $17.15 | | | | $13.80 | | | | $14.66 | | | | $12.21 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | 3.36 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 2.49 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.61 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 3.45 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 2.67 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.04) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.04) | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $15.07 | | | | $13.50 | | | | $14.41 | | | | $17.15 | | | | $13.80 | | | | $14.66 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 11.92% | | | | (2.90 | )% | | | (9.23 | )% | | | 25.04 | % | | | (4.93 | )% | | | 22.01 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $9,761 | | | | $9,080 | | | | $8,806 | | | | $8,153 | | | | $5,961 | | | | $7,637 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $9,933 | | | | $9,748 | | | | $8,278 | | | | $7,154 | | | | $6,859 | | | | $7,718 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.51% | (d)(e) | | | 1.52 | %(e) | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.50 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 2.09% | (d) | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.10 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.85% | (d) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 1.34 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 36% | | | | 84 | % | | | 89 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% and 0.02%, respectively, which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the the six months ended April 30, 2024 and year ended October 31, 2023, respectively. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $13.24 | | | | $14.16 | | | | $16.90 | | | | $13.63 | | | | $14.51 | | | | $12.12 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.03 | )(b) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.52 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) | | | 3.31 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 2.45 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | 3.28 | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 2.53 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | - | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $14.77 | | | | $13.24 | | | | $14.16 | | | | $16.90 | | | | $13.63 | | | | $14.51 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 11.57% | | | | (3.59 | )% | | | (9.91 | )% | | | 24.10 | % | | | (5.63 | )% | | | 21.01 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $1,964 | | | | $2,332 | | | | $3,737 | | | | $4,336 | | | | $3,242 | | | | $4,135 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $2,142 | | | | $2,977 | | | | $4,348 | | | | $3,720 | | | | $3,771 | | | | $4,131 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 2.26% | (e)(f) | | | 2.26 | %(f) | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.25 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 3.01% | (e) | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 2.90 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.12% | (e) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | (0.21 | )% | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.59 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 36% | | | | 84 | % | | | 89 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the the six months ended April 30, 2024 and year ended October 31, 2023, respectively. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Z Shares | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $13.52 | | | | $14.42 | | | | $17.16 | | | | $13.80 | | | | $14.66 | | | | $12.21 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.54 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 3.37 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 2.48 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.63 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | 3.51 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 2.71 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.06) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.06) | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $15.09 | | | | $13.52 | | | | $14.42 | | | | $17.16 | | | | $13.80 | | | | $14.66 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 12.08% | | | | (2.57 | )% | | | (8.93 | )% | | | 25.42 | % | | | (4.56 | )% | | | 22.30 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $16,283 | | | | $14,385 | | | | $26,049 | | | | $25,429 | | | | $20,148 | | | | $21,868 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $15,858 | | | | $27,102 | | | | $27,109 | | | | $24,462 | | | | $21,048 | | | | $21,608 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.18% | (d)(e) | | | 1.18 | %(e) | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.80% | (d) | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.57 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 1.18% | (d) | | | 1.98 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.66 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 36% | | | | 84 | % | | | 89 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the the six months ended April 30, 2024 and year ended October 31, 2023, respectively. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 Shares | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $13.51 | | | | $14.41 | | | | $17.15 | | | | $13.80 | | | | $14.66 | | | | $12.21 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | 3.38 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 2.48 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.64 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | 3.50 | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 2.71 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.06) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.06) | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $15.09 | | | | $13.51 | | | | $14.41 | | | | $17.15 | | | | $13.80 | | | | $14.66 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 12.17% | | | | (2.58 | )% | | | (8.93 | )% | | | 25.44 | % | | | (4.62 | )% | | | 22.40 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $9,123 | | | | $9,892 | | | | $25,919 | | | | $17,263 | | | | $5,636 | | | | $11,954 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $9,152 | | | | $15,166 | | | | $23,177 | | | | $11,389 | | | | $8,565 | | | | $13,787 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.18% | (d)(e) | | | 1.18 | %(e) | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.17 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.58% | (d) | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 1.19% | (d) | | | 1.97 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 36% | | | | 84 | % | | | 89 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 62 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the the six months ended April 30, 2024 and year ended October 31, 2023, respectively. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek total return.
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
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When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Equity and Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (collectively REITs): The Fund invested in REITs, which report information on the source of their distributions annually. Based on current and historical information, a portion of distributions received from REITs during the period is estimated to be dividend income, capital gain or return of capital and recorded accordingly. When material, these estimates are adjusted periodically when the actual source of distributions is disclosed by the REITs.
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Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency | |
Net Investment Income | | | Quarterly | |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of Jennison.
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements | |
1.00% of average daily net assets up to $1 billion; | | | 1.00% | |
0.98% of average daily net assets from $1 billion to $3 billion; | | | | |
0.96% of average daily net assets from $3 billion to $5 billion; | | | | |
0.95% of average daily net assets from $5 billion to $10 billion; | | | | |
0.94% of average daily net assets over $10 billion | | | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives similar expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for the fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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Class | | Expense Limitations |
A | | 1.50% |
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Class | | Expense Limitations |
C | | | | 2.25 | % |
Z | | | | 1.17 | |
R6 | | | | 1.17 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. PIMS has contractually agreed through February 28, 2025 to limit such fees on certain classes based on the daily net assets. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee |
A | | | | 0.30 | % | | | | 0.25 | % |
C | | | | 1.00 | | | | | 1.00 | |
Z | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
R6 | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
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Class | | FESL | | | CDSC |
A | | $ | 2,211 | | | $— |
C | | | — | | | 40 |
PGIM Investments, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Fund, Inc., and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments.PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income”.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
| | |
Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$13,097,577 | | $15,442,563 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Value, Beginning of Period | | Cost of Purchases | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Value, End of Period | | | Shares, End of Period | | | Income | |
| | | | |
Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$466,760 | | $ | 11,347,818 | | | $ | 11,474,995 | | | $— | | | $— | | | $ | 339,583 | | | | 339,583 | | | $ | 16,395 | |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
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The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | | | | | |
Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation |
$31,445,901 | | $6,773,907 | | $(1,145,608) | | $5,628,299 |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
| | | | | | |
| | Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized | | |
| | $1,234,000 | | $— | | |
The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are subject to such review.
The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 510,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
| | | | | |
| |
Class | | Number of Shares |
A | | | | 20,000,000 | |
C | | | | 100,000,000 | |
Z | | | | 150,000,000 | |
T | | | | 115,000,000 | |
R6 | | | | 125,000,000 | |
The Fund currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | |
Class | | Number of Shares | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
R6 | | 570,678 | | | 94.4 | % |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | |
| | Number of Shareholders | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Affiliated | | 1 | | | 19.5 | % |
Unaffiliated | | 4 | | | 59.3 | |
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount |
| | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 8,785 | | | | | | | $ 130,377 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,704 | | | | | | | 25,331 |
Shares purchased | | | (56,157 | ) | | | | | | (831,993) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (45,668 | ) | | | | | | (676,285) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 27,526 | | | | | | | 395,708 |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (6,775 | ) | | | | | | (98,408) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (24,917 | ) | | | | | | $ (378,985) |
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| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 87,599 | | | | | | | $ 1,302,546 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 23,206 | | | | | | | 336,079 |
Shares purchased | | | (104,379 | ) | | | | | | (1,527,468) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 6,426 | | | | | | | 111,157 |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 70,638 | | | | | | | 1,044,505 |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (15,757 | ) | | | | | | (232,188) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 61,307 | | | | | | | $ 923,474 |
| | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,429 | | | | | | | $ 49,600 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 19 | | | | | | | 267 |
Shares purchased | | | (17,196 | ) | | | | | | (248,753) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (13,748 | ) | | | | | | (198,886) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (29,327 | ) | | | | | | (414,138) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (43,075 | ) | | | | | | $ (613,024) |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 19,219 | | | | | | | $ 270,043 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 6,541 | | | | | | | 93,436 |
Shares purchased | | | (27,469 | ) | | | | | | (396,189) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,709 | ) | | | | | | (32,710) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (86,040 | ) | | | | | | (1,249,192) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (87,749 | ) | | | | | | $ (1,281,902) |
| | | |
Class Z | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 202,544 | | | | | | | $ 2,968,258 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 4,438 | | | | | | | 66,053 |
Shares purchased | | | (200,210 | ) | | | | | | (2,965,116) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 6,772 | | | | | | | 69,195 |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 7,991 | | | | | | | 116,838 |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 14,763 | | | | | | | $ 186,033 |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 568,214 | | | | | | | $ 8,479,836 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 71,146 | | | | | | | 1,033,560 |
Shares purchased | | | (1,411,451 | ) | | | | | | (20,242,707) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (772,091 | ) | | | | | | (10,729,311) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 29,507 | | | | | | | 436,875 |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (742,584 | ) | | | | | | $(10,292,436) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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| | | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount |
| | | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 168,765 | | | | | | | $ 2,559,693 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 2,803 | | | | | | | 41,708 |
Shares purchased | | | (298,945 | ) | | | | | | (4,464,255) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (127,377 | ) | | | | | | $ (1,862,854) |
| | | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 95,586 | | | | | | | $ 1,408,395 |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 44,294 | | | | | | | 642,318 |
Shares purchased | | | (1,206,357 | ) | | | | | | (17,569,488) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,066,477 | ) | | | | | | $(15,518,775) |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
| | |
| |
| | SCA |
Term of Commitment | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
Total Commitment | | $ 1,200,000,000 |
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | 0.15% |
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
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The Fund utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024. The average daily balance for the 5 days that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $668,400, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 6.42%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $1,578,000. At April 30, 2024, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Blend Style Risk: The Fund’s blend investment style may subject the Fund to risks of both value and growth investing. The portion of the Fund’s portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a growth strategy may be subject to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. The portion of the Fund’s portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a value strategy may be subject to the risk that the market may not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for long periods of time or at all, or that a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced or overvalued. Issuers of value stocks may have experienced adverse business developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stock to be out of favor. If the Fund’s assessment of market conditions or a company’s value is inaccurate, the Fund could suffer losses or produce poor performance relative to other funds. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Therefore, both styles may over time go in and out of favor with the markets. At times when a style is out of favor, that portion of the portfolio may lag the other portion of the portfolio, which may cause the Fund to underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other mutual funds. Growth and value stocks have historically produced similar long-term results, though each category has periods when it outperforms the other.
Distribution Risk: The Fund’s distributions may consist of net investment income, if any, and net realized gains, if any, from the sale of investments and/or return of capital. The Fund will provide to shareholders early in each calendar year the final tax character of the Fund’s distributions for the previous year. Also, at such time that the Fund distribution is expected to be from sources other than current or accumulated net income, a notice to shareholders may be required.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
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Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
Infrastructure Companies Risk: Securities of infrastructure companies are more susceptible to adverse economic, social, political and regulatory occurrences than securities of companies in other industries. Infrastructure companies may be subject to a variety of factors that may adversely affect their business or operations, including high interest costs in connection with capital construction programs, high leverage, costs associated with environmental and other regulations, the level of government spending on infrastructure projects, the effects of economic slowdown, surplus capacity, technological changes, casualty losses, insufficient supply of necessary resources, increased competition from other providers of similar services, uncertainties concerning the availability of fuel at reasonable prices, the effects of energy conservation policies and other factors. Certain infrastructure companies may operate in limited areas or have few sources of revenue.
Infrastructure companies may also be affected by or subject to:
∎ regulation by various government authorities, including regulation of rates charged to customers;
∎ service interruption due to environmental, operational or other mishaps as well as political and social unrest;
∎ the imposition of special tariffs and changes in tax laws and accounting standards; and
∎ general changes in market sentiment towards the assets of infrastructure companies.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the
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Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Generally, the stock prices of small- and mid-cap companies are less stable than the prices of large-cap stocks and may present greater risks. Large capitalization companies as a group could fall out of favor with the market, causing the Fund to underperform compared to investments that focus on smaller capitalized companies.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain
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securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
Master Limited Partnerships Risk: The risks of investing in an MLP are generally those involved in investing in a partnership as opposed to a corporation. For example, state law governing partnerships is often less restrictive than state law governing corporations. Accordingly, there may be fewer protections afforded investors in an MLP than investors in a corporation. Investments held by MLPs may be relatively illiquid, limiting the MLPs’ ability to vary their portfolios promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. MLPs may have limited financial resources, their securities may trade infrequently and in limited volume, and they may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than securities of larger or more broadly-based companies. The Fund’s investment in MLPs also subjects the Fund to the risks associated with the specific industry or industries in which the MLPs invest, risks related to limited control and limited rights to vote on matters affecting the MLP, risks related to potential conflicts of interest between the MLP and the MLP’s general partner, cash flow risks, dilution risks and risks related to the general partner’s right to require unit-holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price. MLPs are generally considered interest-rate sensitive investments. During periods of interest rate volatility, these investments may not provide attractive returns. Since MLPs generally conduct business in multiple states, the Fund may be subject to income or franchise tax in each of the states in which the partnership does business. The additional cost of preparing and filing the tax returns and paying the related taxes may adversely impact the Fund’s return on its investment in MLPs.
Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) Risk: Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. REITs are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified geographically or by property/mortgage asset type, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs may be more volatile and/or more illiquid than other types of equity securities. REITs (especially mortgage REITs) are subject to interest rate risks. REITs may incur significant amounts of leverage. The Fund will indirectly bear a portion of the expenses, including management fees, paid by each REIT in which it invests, in addition to the expenses of the Fund.
REITs must also meet certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) to avoid entity level tax and be eligible to pass-through certain tax attributes of their income to shareholders. REITs are consequently subject to the risk of failing to meet these requirements for favorable tax treatment and of failing to maintain their
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exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. REITs are subject to the risks of changes in the Code affecting their tax status.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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∎ MAIL | | ∎ TELEPHONE | | ∎ WEBSITE |
655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 | | (800) 225-1852 | | pgim.com/investments |
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PROXY VOTING |
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. |
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DIRECTORS |
Ellen S. Alberding · Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Linda W. Bynoe · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Laurie Simon Hodrick · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres |
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Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer · Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary · Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer |
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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SUBADVISER | | Jennison Associates LLC | | 466 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment Management Services LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York Mellon | | 240 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10286 |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC | | PO Box 534432 Pittsburgh, PA 15253 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | | 300 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | | 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
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An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. |
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Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison Global Infrastructure Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee. |
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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS |
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The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. |
Mutual Funds:
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ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
Sincerely,
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Stuart S. Parker, President
PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund
June 14, 2024
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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| | Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (without sales charges) Six Months* (%) | | Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (with sales charges) |
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Class A | | 25.13 | | 21.81 | | 12.04 | | 12.86 | | — |
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Class C | | 24.57 | | 26.81 | | 12.35 | | 12.59 | | — |
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Class Z | | 25.21 | | 29.12 | | 13.48 | | 13.72 | | — |
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Class R2 | | 24.98 | | 28.59 | | 13.03 | | N/A | | 16.61 (12/27/2018) |
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Class R4 | | 25.14 | | 28.90 | | 13.33 | | N/A | | 16.92 (12/27/2018) |
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Class R6 | | 25.28 | | 29.23 | | 13.59 | | N/A | | 13.96 (12/22/2014) |
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MSCI All Country World ND Index | | | | | | | | |
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| | 19.77 | | 17.46 | | 9.44 | | 8.19 | | — |
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| | Class R2, Class R4 (12/27/2018) | | Class R6 (12/22/2014) |
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MSCI All Country World ND Index | | 11.89 | | 8.57 |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the class’s inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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| | Class A | | Class C | | Class Z | | Class R2 | | Class R4 | | Class R6 |
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 5.50% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None | | None | | None |
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Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None | | None | | None |
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Annual distribution or distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.30% (0.25% currently) | | 1.00% | | None | | 0.25% | | None | | None |
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Shareholder services fees | | None | | None | | None | | 0.10%* | | 0.10%* | | None |
*Shareholder service fee reflects maximum allowable fees under a shareholder services plan.
Benchmark Definition
MSCI All Country World ND Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI Index) is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI Index consists of 47 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indexes. The ND version of the MSCI ACWI Index reflects the impact of the maximum withholding taxes on reinvested dividends. The MSCI ACWI ND Index is unmanaged and the total return includes the reinvestment of all dividends.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 4/30/24
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Ten Largest Holdings | | Line of Business | | Country | | % of Net Assets |
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NVIDIA Corp. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | United States | | 7.0% |
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Microsoft Corp. | | Software | | United States | | 6.3% |
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Amazon.com, Inc. | | Broadline Retail | | United States | | 6.2% |
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Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock) | | Pharmaceuticals | | Denmark | | 4.8% |
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Ferrari NV | | Automobiles | | Italy | | 4.6% |
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Broadcom, Inc. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | United States | | 4.3% |
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Eli Lilly &Co. | | Pharmaceuticals | | United States | | 4.2% |
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | France | | 4.0% |
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Hermes International SCA | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | France | | 3.9% |
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L’Oreal SA | | Personal Care Products | | France | | 3.6% |
Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* |
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Class A | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,251.30 | | 1.08% | | $ 6.05 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.49 | | 1.08% | | $ 5.42 |
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Class C | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,245.70 | | 1.91% | | $10.66 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,015.37 | | 1.91% | | $ 9.57 |
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Class Z | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,252.10 | | 0.91% | | $ 5.10 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.34 | | 0.91% | | $ 4.57 |
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Class R2 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,249.80 | | 1.33% | | $ 7.44 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.25 | | 1.33% | | $ 6.67 |
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Class R4 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,251.40 | | 1.08% | | $ 6.05 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.49 | | 1.08% | | $ 5.42 |
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Class R6 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,252.80 | | 0.82% | | $ 4.59 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.79 | | 0.82% | | $ 4.12 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.2% | | | | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Brazil 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 143,873 | | | $ | 209,867,545 | |
NU Holdings Ltd. (Class A Stock)* | | | 15,220,510 | | | | 165,294,739 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 375,162,284 | |
| | |
Denmark 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock) | | | 2,333,771 | | | | 299,288,185 | |
| | |
France 11.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Hermes International SCA | | | 102,188 | | | | 244,637,020 | |
L’Oreal SA | | | 473,550 | | | | 222,025,405 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 302,333 | | | | 248,347,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 715,009,736 | |
| | |
India 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Varun Beverages Ltd. | | | 2,210,819 | | | | 39,108,971 | |
| | |
Italy 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Ferrari NV | | | 686,881 | | | | 282,496,770 | |
Moncler SpA | | | 1,793,209 | | | | 122,085,509 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 404,582,279 | |
| | |
Japan 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 187,935 | | | | 82,648,149 | |
| | |
Netherlands 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 210,162 | | | | 183,053,715 | |
| | |
Sweden 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Atlas Copco AB (Class A Stock) | | | 3,647,457 | | | | 63,889,178 | |
| | |
United States 64.3% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | | 205,124 | | | | 32,487,539 | |
Airbnb, Inc. (Class A Stock)* | | | 918,867 | | | | 145,704,740 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 2,195,430 | | | | 384,200,250 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 800,032 | | | | 136,269,451 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 257,473 | | | | 51,147,011 | |
Arista Networks, Inc.* | | | 175,597 | | | | 45,051,166 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 204,940 | | | | 266,477,334 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.* | | | 596,168 | | | | 164,321,786 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 126,077 | | | | 91,141,063 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund 9
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | |
United States (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)* | | | 262,177 | | | $ | 76,697,260 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 362,451 | | | | 115,353,655 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 334,930 | | | | 261,613,823 | |
HubSpot, Inc.* | | | 150,317 | | | | 90,922,244 | |
Mastercard, Inc. (Class A Stock) | | | 348,049 | | | | 157,039,709 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Class A Stock) | | | 498,894 | | | | 214,609,232 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 1,005,901 | | | | 391,627,436 | |
MongoDB, Inc.* | | | 152,674 | | | | 55,753,491 | |
Netflix, Inc.* | | | 330,203 | | | | 181,822,980 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 505,203 | | | | 436,505,496 | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 729,123 | | | | 166,249,746 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | | 252,545 | | | | 175,097,025 | |
Trade Desk, Inc. (The) (Class A Stock)* | | | 1,451,747 | | | | 120,277,239 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 241,505 | | | | 94,865,579 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 1,147,018 | | | | 127,433,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 3,982,668,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $4,106,913,149) | | | | | | | 6,145,411,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND | | | | | | | | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%) (cost $84,187,688)(wb) | | | 84,187,688 | | | | 84,187,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.6% (cost $4,191,100,837) | | | | | | | 6,229,599,140 | |
Liabilities in excess of other assets (0.6)% | | | | | | | (35,587,704 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 6,194,011,436 | |
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Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
* | Non-income producing security. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 375,162,284 | | | $ | — | | | | $— | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 299,288,185 | | | | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 715,009,736 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 39,108,971 | | | | — | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 404,582,279 | | | | — | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 82,648,149 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 183,053,715 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 63,889,178 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 3,816,419,209 | | | | 166,249,746 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 84,187,688 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 4,275,769,181 | | | $ | 1,953,829,959 | | | | $— | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 15.7 | % |
Software | | | 14.5 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 10.0 | |
Broadline Retail | | | 9.6 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 9.0 | |
Entertainment | | | 5.0 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 4.6 | |
Automobiles | | | 4.5 | |
Personal Care Products | | | 3.6 | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 3.5 | |
Banks | | | 2.7 | |
Financial Services | | | 2.5 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 2.4 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 2.2 | |
| | | | |
Media | | | 1.9 | % |
Biotechnology | | | 1.5 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 1.5 | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 1.4 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 1.3 | |
Machinery | | | 1.0 | |
IT Services | | | 0.9 | |
Communications Equipment | | | 0.7 | |
Beverages | | | 0.6 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.6 | |
Liabilities in excess of other assets | | | (0.6 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund 11
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
| |
Assets | | | | |
| |
Investments at value: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $4,106,913,149) | | $ | 6,145,411,452 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $84,187,688) | | | 84,187,688 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $2,517,724) | | | 2,506,820 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 14,303,007 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 5,171,529 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 2,453,791 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 326,216 | |
| | | | |
Total Assets | | | 6,254,360,503 | |
| | | | |
| |
Liabilities | | | | |
| |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 39,350,520 | |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 15,261,098 | |
Management fee payable | | | 4,146,252 | |
Foreign capital gains tax liability accrued | | | 632,317 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 564,688 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 366,207 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 25,624 | |
Directors’ fees payable | | | 2,361 | |
| | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 60,349,067 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 6,194,011,436 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 1,462 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 4,201,449,788 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 1,992,560,186 | |
| | | | |
Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 6,194,011,436 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($595,707,154 ÷ 14,361,959 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 41.48 | | | | | |
Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price) | | | 2.41 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 43.89 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($280,923,100 ÷ 7,536,815 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 37.27 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class Z | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($2,884,414,453 ÷ 67,690,808 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 42.61 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class R2 | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($16,125,097 ÷ 385,520 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 41.83 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($531,134 ÷ 12,511 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 42.45 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($2,416,310,498 ÷ 56,172,465 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 43.02 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund 13
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
| |
Income | | | | |
Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $1,923,972 foreign withholding tax) | | $ | 19,085,649 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 1,701,443 | |
Affiliated income from securities lending, net | | | 24,110 | |
| | | | |
Total income | | | 20,811,202 | |
| | | | |
| |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 24,264,946 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 2,283,899 | |
Shareholder servicing fees(a) | | | 8,027 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $83,032)(a) | | | 1,632,411 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 204,338 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 189,502 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 78,034 | |
Professional fees | | | 35,620 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 33,764 | |
Audit fee | | | 14,446 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 41,024 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 28,786,011 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (204,230 | ) |
Distribution fee waiver(a) | | | (141,638 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 28,440,143 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (7,628,941 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions (including affiliated of $16,570) (net of foreign capital gains taxes $(17,422)) | | | 578,636,325 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (630,560 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 578,005,765 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments (including affiliated of $(1,979)) (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $(632,317)) | | | 709,060,154 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 58,919 | |
| | | | |
| | | 709,119,073 | |
| | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 1,287,124,838 | |
| | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 1,279,495,897 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class Z | | | Class R2 | | | Class R4 | | | Class R6 | |
Distribution fee | | | 849,828 | | | | 1,414,532 | | | | — | | | | 19,539 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,815 | | | | 212 | | | | — | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | 224,123 | | | | 128,605 | | | | 1,219,839 | | | | 11,054 | | | | 384 | | | | 48,406 | |
Registration fees | | | 11,939 | | | | 8,645 | | | | 26,987 | | | | 2,645 | | | | 2,644 | | | | 25,174 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | (200,750 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (891) | | | | (2,589) | | | | — | |
Distribution fee waiver | | | (141,638 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund 15
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 | | |
| | | | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | (7,628,941 | ) | | | | | | | | $ | (10,945,164 | ) | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | 578,005,765 | | | | | | | | | | 221,970,112 | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | | 709,119,073 | | | | | | | | | | 629,577,406 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 1,279,495,897 | | | | | | | | | | 840,602,354 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | 697,083,251 | | | | | | | | | | 1,201,970,353 | | | | | | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | | (875,298,015 | ) | | | | | | | | | (1,477,592,274 | ) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | | (178,214,764 | ) | | | | | | | | | (275,621,921 | ) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | | 1,101,281,133 | | | | | | | | | | 564,980,433 | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 5,092,730,303 | | | | | | | | | | 4,527,749,870 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 6,194,011,436 | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,092,730,303 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | | | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $33.16 | | | | $27.60 | | | | $52.15 | | | | $38.50 | | | | $24.58 | | | | $21.47 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 8.40 | | | | 5.67 | | | | (19.72 | ) | | | 14.76 | | | | 14.14 | | | | 3.22 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.32 | | | | 5.56 | | | | (19.91 | ) | | | 14.39 | | | | 13.92 | | | | 3.11 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (- | )(b) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $41.48 | | | | $33.16 | | | | $27.60 | | | | $52.15 | | | | $38.50 | | | | $24.58 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 25.13 | % | | | 20.11 | % | | | (41.69 | )% | | | 37.75 | % | | | 56.63 | % | | | 14.49 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $595,707 | | | | $464,837 | | | | $428,097 | | | | $797,091 | | | | $494,173 | | | | $236,118 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $569,665 | | | | $462,385 | | | | $568,379 | | | | $684,569 | | | | $344,283 | | | | $205,653 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.08 | %(e) | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.08 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.20 | %(e) | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.28 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.39 | )%(e) | | | (0.34 | )% | | | (0.53 | )% | | | (0.80 | )% | | | (0.69 | )% | | | (0.45 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 37 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 52 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund 17
Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | | | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $29.92 | | | | $25.12 | | | | $48.27 | | | | $35.98 | | | | $23.16 | | | | $20.41 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 7.57 | | | | 5.14 | | | | (18.06 | ) | | | 13.73 | | | | 13.27 | | | | 3.04 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 7.35 | | | | 4.80 | | | | (18.51 | ) | | | 13.03 | | | | 12.82 | | | | 2.75 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (- | )(b) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $37.27 | | | | $29.92 | | | | $25.12 | | | | $48.27 | | | | $35.98 | | | | $23.16 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 24.57 | % | | | 19.11 | % | | | (42.19 | )% | | | 36.63 | % | | | 55.31 | % | | | 13.47 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $280,923 | | | | $245,621 | | | | $238,329 | | | | $496,435 | | | | $364,557 | | | | $211,290 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $284,461 | | | | $250,937 | | | | $333,018 | | | | $449,870 | | | | $279,272 | | | | $198,518 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.91 | %(e) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.94 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.91 | %(e) | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.97 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (1.23 | )%(e) | | | (1.19 | )% | | | (1.38 | )% | | | (1.62 | )% | | | (1.53 | )% | | | (1.31 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 37 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 52 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $34.03 | | | | $28.29 | | | | $53.25 | | | | $39.24 | | | | $25.01 | | | | $21.82 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 8.62 | | | | 5.80 | | | | (20.18 | ) | | | 15.05 | | | | 14.40 | | | | 3.26 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.58 | | | | 5.74 | | | | (20.32 | ) | | | 14.75 | | | | 14.23 | | | | 3.19 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (- | )(b) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $42.61 | | | | $34.03 | | | | $28.29 | | | | $53.25 | | | | $39.24 | | | | $25.01 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 25.21 | % | | | 20.29 | % | | | (41.59 | )% | | | 37.96 | % | | | 56.90 | % | | | 14.62 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $2,884,414 | | | | $2,250,783 | | | | $2,073,103 | | | | $4,792,805 | | | | $3,390,006 | | | | $1,466,571 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $2,770,820 | | | | $2,168,204 | | | | $3,132,931 | | | | $4,303,934 | | | | $2,338,060 | | | | $1,228,375 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.91 | %(e) | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.91 | %(e) | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.22 | )%(e) | | | (0.19 | )% | | | (0.39 | )% | | | (0.64 | )% | | | (0.54 | )% | | | (0.31 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 37 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 52 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class R2 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | December 27, 2018(a) through October 31, 2019 | | | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(b): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $33.48 | | | | $27.94 | | | | $52.86 | | | | $39.10 | | | | $25.02 | | | | $20.59 | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 8.48 | | | | 5.73 | | | | (20.00 | ) | | | 14.98 | | | | 14.39 | | | | 4.55 | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.35 | | | | 5.54 | | | | (20.28 | ) | | | 14.50 | | | | 14.08 | | | | 4.43 | | | | | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (- | )(c) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $41.83 | | | | $33.48 | | | | $27.94 | | | | $52.86 | | | | $39.10 | | | | $25.02 | | | | | |
Total Return(d): | | | 24.98 | % | | | 19.79 | % | | | (41.85 | )% | | | 37.45 | % | | | 56.27 | % | | | 21.52 | % | | | | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $16,125 | | | | $13,341 | | | | $11,838 | | | | $21,615 | | | | $377 | | | | $12 | | | | | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $15,717 | | | | $13,109 | | | | $15,315 | | | | $12,667 | | | | $221 | | | | $13 | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.33 | %(f) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.34 | %(f) | | | | |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.34 | %(f) | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 7.68 | % | | | 216.05 | %(f) | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.64 | )%(f) | | | (0.60 | )% | | | (0.79 | )% | | | (1.00 | )% | | | (0.92 | )% | | | (0.58 | )%(f) | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 37 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 52 | % | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of offering. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R4 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | December 27, 2018(a) through October 31, 2019 | | | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(b): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $33.94 | | | | $28.26 | | | | $53.27 | | | | $39.31 | | | | $25.08 | | | | $20.59 | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 8.59 | | | | 5.80 | | | | (20.19 | ) | | | 15.07 | | | | 14.42 | | | | 4.59 | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.51 | | | | 5.68 | | | | (20.37 | ) | | | 14.70 | | | | 14.23 | | | | 4.49 | | | | | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (- | )(c) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $42.45 | | | | $33.94 | | | | $28.26 | | | | $53.27 | | | | $39.31 | | | | $25.08 | | | | | |
Total Return(d): | | | 25.14 | % | | | 20.06 | % | | | (41.68 | )% | | | 37.76 | % | | | 56.74 | % | | | 21.81 | % | | | | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $531 | | | | $402 | | | | $310 | | | | $332 | | | | $505 | | | | $362 | | | | | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $502 | | | | $375 | | | | $318 | | | | $696 | | | | $433 | | | | $122 | | | | | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.08 | %(f) | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 0.97 | %(f) | | | | |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 2.12 | %(f) | | | 2.48 | % | | | 3.42 | % | | | 2.18 | % | | | 4.28 | % | | | 23.67 | %(f) | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.39 | )%(f) | | | (0.36 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.78 | )% | | | (0.60 | )% | | | (0.46 | )%(f) | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 37 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 52 | % | | | | |
(a) | Commencement of offering. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class R6 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $34.34 | | | | $28.52 | | | | $53.60 | | | | $39.46 | | | | $25.13 | | | | $21.90 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 8.71 | | | | 5.85 | | | | (20.34 | ) | | | 15.14 | | | | 14.48 | | | | 3.29 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.68 | | | | 5.82 | | | | (20.44 | ) | | | 14.88 | | | | 14.33 | | | | 3.23 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (- | )(b) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4.64 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $43.02 | | | | $34.34 | | | | $28.52 | | | | $53.60 | | | | $39.46 | | | | $25.13 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 25.28 | % | | | 20.41 | % | | | (41.54 | )% | | | 38.08 | % | | | 57.02 | % | | | 14.75 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $2,416,310 | | | | $2,117,746 | | | | $1,776,074 | | | | $3,301,585 | | | | $1,803,620 | | | | $641,419 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $2,454,545 | | | | $2,002,806 | | | | $2,401,595 | | | | $2,690,566 | | | | $1,074,262 | | | | $448,178 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.82 | %(e) | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.82 | %(e) | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.87 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.14 | )%(e) | | | (0.10 | )% | | | (0.28 | )% | | | (0.54 | )% | | | (0.46 | )% | | | (0.23 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 37 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 52 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital.
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
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When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based
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upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency | |
Net Investment Income | | | Annually | |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of Jennison.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
0.825% up to $1 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets; | | 0.801% |
0.800% over $1 billion to $5 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets; | | |
0.780% over $5 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets. | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit certain operating expenses and/or to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The contractual waivers exclude interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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| | |
Class | | Fund Expense Limitation* | | Class Expense Limitation |
A | | 0.84% | | 1.08% |
C | | 0.84 | | — |
Z | | 0.84 | | — |
R2 | | 0.84 | | 1.34** |
R4 | | 0.84 | | 1.09** |
R6 | | 0.84 | | — |
*Expense limitation excludes distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fee, and transfer agency expenses (including sub-transfer agency and networking fees).
**Expense limitation applicable only to blue sky fees, shareholder service fee, and transfer agency expenses (including sub-transfer agency and networking fees).
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The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R2 shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. PIMS has contractually agreed through February 28, 2025 to limit such fees on certain classes based on the average daily net assets. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. Under the terms of the Shareholder Services Plan, Class R2 and Class R4 shares are authorized to compensate Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), its affiliates or third-party service providers for services rendered to the shareholders of such Class R2 or Class R4 shares. The shareholder service fee is accrued daily and paid monthly, as applicable.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates and maximum shareholder service fee, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee | | Shareholder Service Fee |
A | | | | 0.30 | % | | | | 0.25 | % | | | | N/A | % |
C | | | | 1.00 | | | | | 1.00 | | | | | N/A | |
Z | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
R2 | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.10 | |
R4 | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | | | | | 0.10 | |
R6 | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
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| | |
Class | | FESL | | | CDSC | |
A | | $ | 551,564 | | | | $ 7 | |
C | | | — | | | | 8,084 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into brokerage commission recapture agreements with certain registered broker-dealers. Under the brokerage commission recapture program, a portion of the commission is returned to the Fund on whose behalf the trades were made. Commission recapture is paid solely to the Fund generating the applicable trades. Such amounts are included within realized gain (loss) on investment transactions presented in the Statement of Operations. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, brokerage commission recaptured under these agreements was $42,713.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
PGIM Investments, PIMS, PMFS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
PMFS serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s and shareholder servicing agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Affiliated income from securities lending, net”, respectively.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
| | |
| |
Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$2,193,906,523 | | $2,418,216,402 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
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Value, Beginning of Period | | | Cost of Purchases | | | | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | Value, End of Period | | | | | Shares, End of Period | | | | | | Income |
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| Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: |
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| PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) |
| $ 41,074,802 | | | | $1,055,115,076 | | | | | | | | $1,012,002,190 | | | | | | | | $ — | | | | | | | | $ — | | | | | | | | $84,187,688 | | | | | | 84,187,688 | | | | | | | $1,701,443 |
|
| PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%)(1)(wb) |
| 102,181,588 | | | | 70,965,511 | | | | | | | | 173,161,690 | | | | | | | | (1,979 | ) | | | | | | | 16,570 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | | | | | | 24,110(2) |
| $143,256,390 | | | | $1,126,080,587 | | | | | | | | $1,185,163,880 | | | | | | | | $(1,979 | ) | | | | | | | $16,570 | | | | | | | | $84,187,688 | | | | | | | | | | | | | $1,725,553 |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(2) | The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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| | | |
Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation |
$4,240,161,317 | | $2,094,040,401 | | $(104,602,578) | | $1,989,437,823 |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
| | |
| |
Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized |
$557,387,000 | | $214,832,000 |
The Fund elected to treat the below approximated losses as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (October 31, 2024).
| | |
| |
Qualified Late-Year Losses | | Post-October Capital Losses |
$9,864,000 | | $— |
The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31,
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
2023 are subject to such review.
The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 3,450,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
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| |
Class | | Number of Shares |
A | | | 150,000,000 | |
C | | | 100,000,000 | |
Z | | | 2,000,000,000 | |
R2 | | | 100,000,000 | |
R4 | | | 100,000,000 | |
R6 | | | 1,000,000,000 | |
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
| | | | |
| | |
Class | | Number of Shares | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Z | | 43,792 | | 0.1% |
R2 | | 543 | | 0.1 |
R4 | | 543 | | 4.3 |
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At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
| | | | |
| | |
| | Number of Shareholders | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Affiliated | | — | | —% |
Unaffiliated | | 7 | | 79.3 |
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Class A | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,451,198 | | | $ | 58,155,877 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,504,257 | ) | | | (59,858,564 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (53,059 | ) | | | (1,702,687 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 527,031 | | | | 21,094,776 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (131,877 | ) | | | (5,371,613 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 342,095 | | | $ | 14,020,476 | |
| | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,380,152 | | | $ | 44,453,275 | |
Shares purchased | | | (3,160,104 | ) | | | (98,601,525 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,779,952 | ) | | | (54,148,250 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 682,929 | | | | 21,909,549 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (391,985 | ) | | | (12,399,520 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,489,008 | ) | | $ | (44,638,221 | ) |
| | |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 448,307 | | | $ | 16,316,959 | |
Shares purchased | | | (580,506 | ) | | | (21,203,538 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (132,199 | ) | | | (4,886,579 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (540,721 | ) | | | (19,480,244 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (672,920 | ) | | $ | (24,366,823 | ) |
| | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 748,163 | | | $ | 21,825,781 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,472,013 | ) | | | (41,553,603 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (723,850 | ) | | | (19,727,822 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 1,545 | | | | 50,414 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (554,777 | ) | | | (16,007,168 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,277,082 | ) | | $ | (35,684,576 | ) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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| | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Class Z | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,901,536 | | | $ | 408,717,777 | |
Shares purchased | | | (8,393,808 | ) | | | (346,494,657 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 1,507,728 | | | | 62,223,120 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 211,558 | | | | 8,811,570 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (164,424 | ) | | | (6,791,904 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 1,554,862 | | | $ | 64,242,786 | |
| | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 16,570,207 | | | $ | 547,854,907 | |
Shares purchased | | | (23,650,774 | ) | | | (740,039,391 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (7,080,567 | ) | | | (192,184,484 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 640,282 | | | | 20,925,786 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (701,564 | ) | | | (23,635,892 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (7,141,849 | ) | | $ | (194,894,590 | ) |
| | |
Class R2 | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 13,906 | | | $ | 561,419 | |
Shares purchased | | | (26,904 | ) | | | (1,042,272 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (12,998 | ) | | $ | (480,853 | ) |
| | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 30,797 | | | $ | 1,014,673 | |
Shares purchased | | | (55,916 | ) | | | (1,775,908 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (25,119 | ) | | $ | (761,235 | ) |
| | |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 687 | | | $ | 28,685 | |
Shares purchased | | | (20 | ) | | | (848 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 667 | | | $ | 27,837 | |
| | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,829 | | | $ | 58,704 | |
Shares purchased | | | (950 | ) | | | (31,293 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 879 | | | $ | 27,411 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Share Class | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,091,095 | | | $ | 213,302,534 | |
Shares purchased | | | (10,628,755 | ) | | | (446,698,136 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (5,537,660 | ) | | | (233,395,602 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 68,277 | | | | 2,832,396 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (26,334 | ) | | | (1,094,981 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (5,495,717 | ) | | $ | (231,658,187 | ) |
| | |
Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 17,303,063 | | | $ | 586,763,013 | |
Shares purchased | | | (18,174,338 | ) | | | (595,590,554 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (871,275 | ) | | | (8,827,541 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 419,859 | | | | 14,394,339 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (155,629 | ) | | | (5,237,508 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (607,045 | ) | | $ | 329,290 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
| | |
| |
| | SCA |
Term of Commitment | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
Total Commitment | | $ 1,200,000,000 |
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | 0.15% |
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1)
the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The Fund utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024. The average daily balance for the 1 day that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $2,349,000, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 6.41%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $2,349,000. At April 30, 2024, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Country Risk: Changes in the business environment may adversely affect operating profits or the value of assets in a specific country. For example, financial factors such as currency controls, devaluation or regulatory changes or stability factors such as mass riots, civil war and other potential events may contribute to companies’ operational risks.
Currency Risk: The Fund’s net asset value could decline as a result of changes in exchange rates, which could adversely affect the Fund’s investments in currencies, or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues related to, currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to currencies. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
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The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.
Growth Style Risk: The Fund’s growth style may subject the Fund to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Since the Fund follows a growth investment style, there is the risk that the growth investment style may be out of favor for long periods of time. At times when the style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other mutual funds.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Generally, the stock prices of small- and mid-cap companies are less stable than the prices of large-cap stocks and may present greater risks. Large capitalization companies as a
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group could fall out of favor with the market, causing the Fund to underperform compared to investments that focus on smaller capitalized companies.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.
DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding · Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Linda W. Bynoe · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Laurie Simon Hodrick · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres
OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer · Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary · Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street |
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SUBADVISER | | Jennison Associates LLC | | 466 Lexington Avenue |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment | | 655 Broad Street |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York | | 240 Greenwich Street |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund | | PO Box 534432 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED | | PricewaterhouseCoopers | | 300 Madison Avenue |
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | LLP | | New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr &Gallagher | | 787 Seventh Avenue |
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An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison Global Opportunities Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.
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ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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SHARE CLASS | | A | | C | | Z | | | | R2 | | R4 | | R6 |
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CUSIP | | 743969719 | | 743969693 | | 743969685 | | | | 743969438 | | 743969420 | | 743969594 |
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PGIM JENNISON EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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![LOGO](https://capedge.com/proxy/N-CSRS/0001193125-24-173016/g839022stuphoto.jpg) | | Dear Shareholder: We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals. |
Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets. At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles. Thank you for choosing our family of funds. Sincerely, ![LOGO](https://capedge.com/proxy/N-CSRS/0001193125-24-173016/g839022g42m21.jpg)
Stuart S. Parker, President PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund June 14, 2024 |
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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| | Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (without sales charges) | | Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (with sales charges) |
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Class A | | 20.73 | | 16.24 | | 4.23 | | 3.67 (9/16/2014) |
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Class C | | 20.29 | | 21.09 | | 4.63 | | 3.50 (9/16/2014) |
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Class Z | | 20.90 | | 23.33 | | 5.68 | | 4.54 (9/16/2014) |
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Class R6 | | 20.85 | | 23.37 | | 5.72 | | 4.57 (9/16/2014) |
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| | 15.40 | | 9.88 | | 1.89 | | 2.82 |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 5.50% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None |
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Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None |
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Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.30% (0.25% currently) | | 1.00% | | None | | None |
Benchmark Definition
MSCI Emerging Markets Index—The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. It consists of the following 24 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 4/30/24
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Ten Largest Holdings | | Line of Business | | Country | | % of Net Assets |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | Taiwan | | 7.8% |
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MakeMyTrip Ltd. | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | India | | 7.7% |
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NU Holdings Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | Banks | | Brazil | | 5.0% |
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Varun Beverages Ltd. | | Beverages | | India | | 4.5% |
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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | Automobiles | | India | | 4.2% |
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XP,Inc. (Class A Stock) | | Capital Markets | | Brazil | | 4.1% |
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Eo Technics Co. Ltd. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | South Korea | | 3.6% |
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Meituan (Class B Stock), 144A | | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | China | | 3.6% |
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Kanzhun Ltd., ADR | | Interactive Media & Services | | China | | 3.3% |
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KE Holdings, Inc., ADR | | Real Estate Management & Development | | China | | 2.8% |
Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* |
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Class A | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,207.30 | | 1.30% | | $ 7.13 |
| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.40 | | 1.30% | | $ 6.52 |
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Class C | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,202.90 | | 2.05% | | $11.23 |
| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,014.67 | | 2.05% | | $10.27 |
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Class Z | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,209.00 | | 1.05% | | $ 5.77 |
| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.64 | | 1.05% | | $ 5.27 |
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Class R6 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,208.50 | | 0.98% | | $ 5.38 |
| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.99 | | 0.98% | | $ 4.92 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024(to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 97.9% | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil 13.3% | | | | | | | | |
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Embraer SA, ADR* | | | 314,661 | | | $ | 8,039,589 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 10,503 | | | | 15,320,726 | |
NU Holdings Ltd. (Class A Stock)* | | | 2,546,524 | | | | 27,655,251 | |
XP, Inc. (Class A Stock) | | | 1,101,971 | | | | 22,557,346 | |
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China 21.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Airtac International Group | | | 263,004 | | | | 9,311,882 | |
BYD Co. Ltd. (Class H Stock) | | | 460,819 | | | | 12,632,239 | |
East Money Information Co. Ltd. (Class A Stock) | | | 6,918,042 | | | | 12,388,201 | |
Kanzhun Ltd., ADR | | | 916,925 | | | | 18,145,946 | |
KE Holdings, Inc., ADR | | | 1,036,295 | | | | 15,668,780 | |
Meituan (Class B Stock), 144A* | | | 1,455,116 | | | | 19,868,927 | |
PDD Holdings, Inc., ADR* | | | 79,024 | | | | 9,892,224 | |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR* | | | 725,765 | | | | 9,108,351 | |
Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR* | | | 212,342 | | | | 10,247,625 | |
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India 29.4% | | | | | | | | |
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360 ONE WAM Ltd. | | | 1,139,679 | | | | 10,707,141 | |
ABB India Ltd. | | | 70,925 | | | | 5,553,643 | |
Devyani International Ltd.* | | | 5,434,785 | | | | 10,798,330 | |
Five-Star Business Finance Ltd.* | | | 668,431 | | | | 6,062,886 | |
KPIT Technologies Ltd. | | | 560,497 | | | | 9,992,376 | |
Macrotech Developers Ltd., 144A | | | 776,044 | | | | 11,495,138 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 912,085 | | | | 23,526,228 | |
MakeMyTrip Ltd.* | | | 642,805 | | | | 42,560,119 | |
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | | | 1,019,366 | | | | 10,243,557 | |
TVS Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 275,842 | | | | 6,791,899 | |
Varun Beverages Ltd. | | | 1,417,749 | | | | 25,079,712 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 162,811,029 | |
| | |
Indonesia 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Bank Central Asia Tbk PT | | | 20,254,449 | | | | 12,178,688 | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 27,518,457 | | | | 11,631,423 | |
Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT | | | 41,136,876 | | | | 7,398,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 31,208,533 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | |
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 9 | |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Mexico 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV, ADR | | | 281,823 | | | $ | 10,007,535 | |
| | |
South Korea 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Eo Technics Co. Ltd. | | | 117,475 | | | | 19,943,424 | |
HPSP Co. Ltd. | | | 380,893 | | | | 10,664,092 | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 171,537 | | | | 9,535,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 40,142,681 | |
| | |
Taiwan 18.0% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Asia Vital Components Co. Ltd. | | | 529,107 | | | | 10,437,026 | |
ASPEED Technology, Inc. | | | 93,158 | | | | 8,722,850 | |
eMemory Technology, Inc. | | | 77,840 | | | | 5,231,824 | |
King Yuan Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 2,104,460 | | | | 6,123,563 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 443,282 | | | | 10,613,842 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 314,366 | | | | 43,175,026 | |
Wistron Corp. | | | 2,139,376 | | | | 7,325,355 | |
Wiwynn Corp. | | | 111,858 | | | | 7,957,476 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 99,586,962 | |
| | |
Thailand 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL | | | 1,269,028 | | | | 8,375,903 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $405,270,435) | | | | | | | 542,969,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND | | | | | | | | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%) (cost $10,228,280)(wb) | | | 10,228,280 | | | | 10,228,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.8% (cost $415,498,715) | | | | | | | 553,198,010 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2% | | | | | | | 1,376,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 554,574,026 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.
ADR—American Depositary Receipt
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
* | Non-income producing security. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 73,572,912 | | | $ | — | | | | $— | |
China | | | 63,062,926 | | | | 54,201,249 | | | | — | |
India | | | 42,560,119 | | | | 120,250,910 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 31,208,533 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | 10,007,535 | | | | — | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 40,142,681 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 43,175,026 | | | | 56,411,936 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 8,375,903 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 10,228,280 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 242,606,798 | | | $ | 310,591,212 | | | | $— | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 18.9 | % |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 15.1 | |
Banks | | | 9.3 | |
Capital Markets | | | 8.2 | |
Automobiles | | | 7.7 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 6.7 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | 6.3 | |
Broadline Retail | | | 4.6 | |
Beverages | | | 4.5 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 3.4 | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | 3.3 | |
| | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Fund | | | 1.9 | % |
Software | | | 1.8 | |
Machinery | | | 1.7 | |
Entertainment | | | 1.6 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 1.4 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 1.3 | |
Consumer Finance | | | 1.1 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | |
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 11 | |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Industry Classification (continued):
| | | | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 1.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | 99.8 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investments at value: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $405,270,435) | | $ | 542,969,730 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $10,228,280) | | | 10,228,280 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $995,285) | | | 995,774 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 5,880,087 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,231,397 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 280,517 | |
Foreign capital gains tax benefit accrued | | | 25,718 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 8,573 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,323 | |
| | | | |
Total Assets | | | 561,621,399 | |
| | | | |
| |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 4,640,941 | |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 1,614,135 | |
Management fee payable | | | 390,798 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 152,949 | |
Shareholders’ reports fee payable | | | 144,107 | |
Transfer agent fee payable | | | 87,583 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 8,639 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 5,642 | |
Directors’ fees payable | | | 2,579 | |
| | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 7,047,373 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 554,574,026 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | | |
Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 362 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 981,346,848 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (426,773,184 | ) |
| | | | |
Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 554,574,026 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | |
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 13 | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Class A | | | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($28,321,667 ÷ 1,891,546 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 14.97 | |
Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price) | | | 0.87 | |
| | | | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 15.84 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class C | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($3,408,230 ÷ 244,616 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 13.93 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class Z | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($256,399,252 ÷ 16,725,267 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 15.33 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class R6 | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($266,444,877 ÷ 17,343,039 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 15.36 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
Income | | | | |
Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $390,636 foreign withholding tax) | | $ | 3,352,051 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 287,068 | |
Affiliated income from securities lending, net | | | 506 | |
| | | | |
Total income | | | 3,639,625 | |
| | | | |
| |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 2,662,623 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 58,177 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $18,788)(a) | | | 230,886 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 111,535 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 87,970 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 46,687 | |
Professional fees | | | 29,199 | |
Audit fee | | | 14,944 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 11,014 | |
SEC registration fees | | | 3,278 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 19,063 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 3,275,376 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (366,455 | ) |
Distribution fee waiver(a) | | | (6,815 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 2,902,106 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 737,519 | |
| | | | |
| |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions (including affiliated of $(594)) (net of foreign capital gains taxes $(436)) | | | 28,141,063 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (49,135 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 28,091,928 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments (including affiliated of $(10)) (net of change in foreign capital gains taxes $(32)) | | | 76,104,068 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (9,221 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 76,094,847 | |
| | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 104,186,775 | |
| | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 104,924,294 | |
| | | | |
(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class Z | | | Class R6 | |
Distribution fee | | | 40,891 | | | | 17,286 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | 21,061 | | | | 4,720 | | | | 193,758 | | | | 11,347 | |
Registration fees | | | 7,227 | | | | 6,456 | | | | 21,111 | | | | 11,893 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | (28,005 | ) | | | (11,144 | ) | | | (212,421 | ) | | | (114,885 | ) |
Distribution fee waiver | | | (6,815 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | |
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 15 | |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
| | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | 737,519 | | | | $ | 148,028 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | 28,091,928 | | | | | (86,257,798 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | | 76,094,847 | | | | | 92,355,241 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 104,924,294 | | | | | 6,245,471 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | 63,596,322 | | | | | 256,873,979 | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | | (138,195,463 | ) | | | | (425,226,056 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | | (74,599,141 | ) | | | | (168,352,077 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | | 30,325,153 | | | | | (162,106,606 | ) |
| | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 524,248,873 | | | | | 686,355,479 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 554,574,026 | | | | $ | 524,248,873 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $12.40 | | | | | | | | $12.39 | | | | $23.66 | | | | $17.66 | | | | $12.16 | | | | $9.58 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (- | )(b)(c) | | | | | | | (0.03 | )(b) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 2.57 | | | | | | | | 0.04 | | | | (11.15 | ) | | | 6.23 | | | | 5.64 | | | | 2.62 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.57 | | | | | | | | 0.01 | | | | (11.27 | ) | | | 6.00 | | | | 5.50 | | | | 2.58 | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $14.97 | | | | | | | | $12.40 | | | | $12.39 | | | | $23.66 | | | | $17.66 | | | | $12.16 | |
Total Return(d): | | | 20.73 | % | | | | | | | 0.08 | % | | | (47.63 | )% | | | 33.98 | % | | | 45.23 | % | | | 26.93 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $28,322 | | | | | | | | $24,886 | | | | $28,082 | | | | $47,683 | | | | $6,144 | | | | $3,806 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $27,410 | | | | | | | | $28,066 | | | | $36,017 | | | | $26,309 | | | | $4,507 | | | | $3,074 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.30 | %(f) | | | | | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.45 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.56 | %(f) | | | | | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 3.35 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (- | )%(c)(f) | | | | | | | (0.23 | )% | | | (0.74 | )% | | | (0.98 | )% | | | (0.99 | )% | | | (0.37 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 30 | % | | | | | | | 103 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(d) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | |
PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 17 | |
Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $11.58 | | | | | | | | $11.66 | | | | $22.43 | | | | $16.88 | | | | $11.71 | | | | $9.29 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.05 | )(b) | | | | | | | (0.12 | )(b) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 2.40 | | | | | | | | 0.04 | | | | (10.54 | ) | | | 5.94 | | | | 5.40 | | | | 2.53 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.35 | | | | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (10.77 | ) | | | 5.55 | | | | 5.17 | | | | 2.42 | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $13.93 | | | | | | | | $11.58 | | | | $11.66 | | | | $22.43 | | | | $16.88 | | | | $11.71 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 20.29 | % | | | | | | | (0.69 | )% | | | (48.02 | )% | | | 32.96 | % | | | 44.06 | % | | | 26.05 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $3,408 | | | | | | | | $3,140 | | | | $3,724 | | | | $5,881 | | | | $1,563 | | | | $1,107 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $3,476 | | | | | | | | $3,660 | | | | $4,938 | | | | $4,077 | | | | $1,244 | | | | $1,438 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 2.05 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.20 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 2.69 | %(e) | | | | | | | 2.66 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 4.15 | % | | | 4.23 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.74 | )%(e) | | | | | | | (0.99 | )% | | | (1.48 | )% | | | (1.76 | )% | | | (1.73 | )% | | | (1.05 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 30 | % | | | | | | | 103 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Class Z Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $12.68 | | | | | | | | $12.64 | | | | $24.07 | | | | $17.93 | | | | $12.31 | | | | $9.67 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | | | | | - | (b) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 2.63 | | | | | | | | 0.04 | | | | (11.35 | ) | | | 6.31 | | | | 5.75 | | | | 2.65 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.65 | | | | | | | | 0.04 | | | | (11.43 | ) | | | 6.14 | | | | 5.62 | | | | 2.64 | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $15.33 | | | | | | | | $12.68 | | | | $12.64 | | | | $24.07 | | | | $17.93 | | | | $12.31 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 20.90 | % | | | | | | | 0.32 | % | | | (47.49 | )% | | | 34.24 | % | | | 45.65 | % | | | 27.30 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $256,399 | | | | | | | | $249,580 | | | | $393,985 | | | | $642,316 | | | | $34,993 | | | | $2,357 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $262,007 | | | | | | | | $341,699 | | | | $549,186 | | | | $293,229 | | | | $11,195 | | | | $1,866 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.05 | %(e) | | | | | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.21 | %(e) | | | | | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 3.17 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.25 | %(e) | | | | | | | - | %(b) | | | (0.49 | )% | | | (0.72 | )% | | | (0.83 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 30 | % | | | | | | | 103 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class R6 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $12.71 | | | | | | | | $12.66 | | | | $24.08 | | | | $17.93 | | | | $12.31 | | | | $9.67 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.02 | | | | | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 2.63 | | | | | | | | 0.04 | | | | (11.35 | ) | | | 6.30 | | | | 5.72 | | | | 2.65 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.65 | | | | | | | | 0.05 | | | | (11.42 | ) | | | 6.15 | | | | 5.62 | | | | 2.64 | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $15.36 | | | | | | | | $12.71 | | | | $12.66 | | | | $24.08 | | | | $17.93 | | | | $12.31 | |
Total Return(b): | | | 20.85 | % | | | | | | | 0.39 | % | | | (47.43 | )% | | | 34.30 | % | | | 45.65 | % | | | 27.30 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $266,445 | | | | | | | | $246,642 | | | | $260,565 | | | | $314,476 | | | | $18,340 | | | | $12,319 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $270,739 | | | | | | | | $268,848 | | | | $302,211 | | | | $121,398 | | | | $14,144 | | | | $11,249 | |
Ratios to average net assets(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.98 | %(d) | | | | | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.20 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.07 | %(d) | | | | | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 2.41 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.32 | %(d) | | | | | | | 0.09 | % | | | (0.40 | )% | | | (0.62 | )% | | | (0.74 | )% | | | (0.11 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 30 | % | | | | | | | 103 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(c) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(e) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. Organization
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital.
2. Accounting Policies
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some
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of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the
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Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based
upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
The Fund is subject to foreign income taxes imposed by certain countries in which it invests. Additionally, capital gains realized upon disposition of securities issued in or by certain foreign countries are subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries. All taxes are computed in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law, and, to the extent permitted, capital losses are used to offset capital gains. Taxes attributable to income are accrued by the Fund as a reduction of income. Current and deferred tax expense attributable to capital gains is reflected as a component of realized or change in unrealized gain/loss on securities in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent that the Fund has country specific capital loss carryforwards, such carryforwards are applied against net unrealized gains when determining the deferred tax liability. Any deferred tax liability incurred by the Fund is included in either Other liabilities or Deferred tax liability on the accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency | |
Net Investment Income | | | Annually | |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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3. Agreements
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of Jennison.
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
0.95% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to and including $5 billion; | | 0.95% |
0.925% of the Fund’s average daily net assets exceeding $5 billion. | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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Class | | Expense Limitations |
A | | | | 1.30 | % |
C | | | | 2.05 | |
Z | | | | 1.05 | |
R6 | | | | 0.98 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. PIMS has contractually agreed through February 28, 2025 to limit such fees on certain classes based on the average daily net assets. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee |
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A | | 0.30% | | 0.25% |
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C | | 1.00 | | 1.00 |
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Z | | N/A | | N/A |
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R6 | | N/A | | N/A |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
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Class | | FESL | | CDSC |
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A | | | | $28,535 | | | | $ | — | |
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C | | | | — | | | | | 77 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into brokerage commission recapture agreements with certain registered broker-dealers. Under the brokerage commission recapture program, a portion of the commission is returned to the Fund on whose behalf the trades were made. Commission recapture is paid solely to the Fund generating the applicable trades. Such amounts are included within realized gain (loss) on investment transactions presented in the Statement of Operations. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, brokerage commission recaptured under these agreements was $459.
PGIM Investments, PIMS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
4. Other Transactions with Affiliates
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
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The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Affiliated income from securities lending, net”, respectively.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
5. Portfolio Securities
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
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Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$164,417,442 | | $239,496,583 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
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Value, Beginning of Period | | Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value, End of Period | | Shares, End of Period | | Income |
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Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: |
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PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) |
$8,412,248 | | $129,185,242 | | $127,369,210 | | $ — | | $ — | | $10,228,280 | | 10,228,280 | | $287,068 |
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Value, Beginning of Period | | Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value, End of Period | | Shares, End of Period | | Income |
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PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%)(1)(wb) |
$ 17,071 | | $ 31,678,275 | | $ 31,694,742 | | $(10) | | $(594) | | $ — | | — | | $ 506(2) |
$8,429,319 | | $160,863,517 | | $159,063,952 | | $(10) | | $(594) | | $10,228,280 | | | | $287,574 |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(2) | The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
6. Tax Information
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation |
$424,017,100 | | $146,901,156 | | $(17,720,246) | | $129,180,910 |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
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Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized |
$584,784,000 | | $— |
The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are subject to such review.
7. Capital and Ownership
The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are
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sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 865,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares |
A | | | | 25,000,000 | |
C | | | | 65,000,000 | |
Z | | | | 300,000,000 | |
T | | | | 225,000,000 | |
R6 | | | | 250,000,000 | |
The Fund currently does not have any Class T shares outstanding.
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Z | | | | 81,616 | | | | | 0.5 | % |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
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Affiliated | | | | — | | | | | — | % |
Unaffiliated | | | | 6 | | | | | 81.2 | |
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
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Class A | | | | | | | | |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 261,243 | | | $ | 3,793,390 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (355,569 | ) | | | (5,037,318 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (94,326 | ) | | | (1,243,928 | ) |
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Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 12,142 | | | | 174,110 | |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (32,806 | ) | | | (474,973 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (114,990 | ) | | $ | (1,544,791 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 363,156 | | | $ | 4,692,293 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (645,625 | ) | | | (8,259,719 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (282,469 | ) | | | (3,567,426 | ) |
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Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 40,943 | | | | 525,720 | |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (17,846 | ) | | | (230,995 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (259,372 | ) | | $ | (3,272,701 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 24,021 | | | $ | 317,549 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (44,019 | ) | | | (589,899 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (19,998 | ) | | | (272,350 | ) |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (6,468 | ) | | | (85,650 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (26,466 | ) | | $ | (358,000 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 60,381 | | | $ | 736,562 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (85,591 | ) | | | (1,031,457 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (25,210 | ) | | | (294,895 | ) |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (23,002 | ) | | | (278,199 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (48,212 | ) | | $ | (573,094 | ) |
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Class Z | | | | | | | | |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 2,085,578 | | | $ | 31,058,652 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (5,076,047 | ) | | | (73,890,465 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (2,990,469 | ) | | | (42,831,813 | ) |
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Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 49,180 | | | | 724,232 | |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (11,463 | ) | | | (168,347 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,952,752 | ) | | $ | (42,275,928 | ) |
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Share Class | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 11,409,752 | | | $ | 150,815,751 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (22,458,380 | ) | | | (294,535,847 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (11,048,628 | ) | | | (143,720,096 | ) |
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Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 67,490 | | | | 874,907 | |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (505,193 | ) | | | (6,826,928 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (11,486,331 | ) | | $ | (149,672,117 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 1,920,421 | | | $ | 28,426,731 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (3,977,103 | ) | | | (58,677,781 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (2,056,682 | ) | | | (30,251,050 | ) |
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Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 8,037 | | | | 122,954 | |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (19,640 | ) | | | (292,326 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,068,285 | ) | | $ | (30,420,422 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
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Shares sold | | | 7,656,472 | | | $ | 100,629,373 | |
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Shares purchased | | | (9,268,913 | ) | | | (121,399,033 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,612,441 | ) | | | (20,769,660 | ) |
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Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 486,152 | | | | 6,589,165 | |
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Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (50,538 | ) | | | (653,670 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,176,827 | ) | | $ | (14,834,165 | ) |
8. Borrowings
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
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Term of Commitment | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
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Total Commitment | | $ 1,200,000,000 |
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Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | 0.15% |
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Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
The Fund utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024. The average daily balance for the 2 days that the Fund had loans outstanding during the period was approximately $280,000, borrowed at a weighted average interest rate of 6.41%. The maximum loan outstanding amount during the period was $375,000. At April 30, 2024, the Fund did not have an outstanding loan amount.
9. Risks of Investing in the Fund
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Country Risk: Changes in the business environment may adversely affect operating profits or the value of assets in a specific country. For example, financial factors such as currency controls, devaluation or regulatory changes or stability factors such as mass riots, civil war and other potential events may contribute to companies’ operational risks.
Currency Risk: The Fund’s net asset value could decline as a result of changes in exchange rates, which could adversely affect the Fund’s investments in currencies, or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues related to, currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to currencies. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on
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the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or
restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.
Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
Investments in China Risk: Investments in China subject the Fund to risks specific to China and may make it more volatile than other funds. Over the last few decades, the Chinese government has undertaken reform of economic and market practices and has expanded the sphere of private ownership of property in China. However, Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Internal social unrest or confrontations with other neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, may also disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non-convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation.
China has experienced security concerns, such as terrorism and strained international relations. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and the Fund’s investments. Export growth continues to be a major driver of China’s rapid economic growth. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of additional tariffs or other trade barriers, including as a result of heightened trade tensions between China and the U.S., or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy or the Fund. For example, a series of executive orders issued between November 2020 and June 2021 prohibit the Fund from investing in certain companies identified by the U.S. government as “Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies.” The restrictions in these executive orders may force the subadviser to sell certain positions and may restrict the Fund from future investments the subadviser deems otherwise attractive.
Chinese companies, including Chinese companies that are listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries, and as a result, information about the Chinese securities in which the Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. There may be
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significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies and shareholders may have limited legal remedies.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Generally, the stock prices of small- and mid-cap companies are less stable than the prices of large-cap stocks and may present greater risks. Large capitalization companies as a group could fall out of favor with the market, causing the Fund to underperform compared to investments that focus on smaller capitalized companies.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or
conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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PROXY VOTING |
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. |
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DIRECTORS |
Ellen S. Alberding ● Kevin J. Bannon ● Scott E. Benjamin ● Linda W. Bynoe ● Barry H. Evans ● Keith F. Hartstein ● Laurie Simon Hodrick ● Stuart S. Parker ● Brian K. Reid ● Grace C.Torres |
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OFFICERS |
Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer ● Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President ● Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer ● Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer ● Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer ● Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer ● Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer ● Andrew R. French, Secretary ● Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary ● Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary ● Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary ● Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary ● George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary ● Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary ● Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer ● Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer ● Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer ● Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer |
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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SUBADVISER | | Jennison Associates LLC | | 466 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment Management Services LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York Mellon | | 240 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10286 |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC | | PO Box 534432 Pittsburgh, PA 15253 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | | 300 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | | 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
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An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. |
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E-DELIVERY |
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS |
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Opportunities Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee. |
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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS |
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. |
Mutual Funds:
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CUSIP | | 743969644 | | 743969636 | | 743969610 | | 743969628 |
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PGIM JENNISON INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
Sincerely,
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Stuart S. Parker, President
PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund
June 14, 2024
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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| | Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (without sales charges) Six Months* (%) | | Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (with sales charges) |
| | One Year (%) | | Five Years (%) | | Ten Years (%) | | Since Inception (%) |
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Class A | | 21.05 | | 2.93 | | 7.92 | | 7.78 | | — |
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Class C | | 20.55 | | 7.00 | | 8.26 | | 7.53 | | — |
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Class R | | 20.81 | | 8.53 | | 8.74 | | N/A | | 7.77 (11/20/2017) |
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Class Z | | 21.13 | | 9.11 | | 9.36 | | 8.62 | | — |
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Class R2 | | 20.92 | | 8.69 | | 8.91 | | N/A | | 13.03 (12/27/2018) |
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Class R4 | | 21.07 | | 8.92 | | 9.18 | | N/A | | 13.32 (12/27/2018) |
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Class R6 | | 21.17 | | 9.17 | | 9.42 | | N/A | | 10.27 (12/23/2015) |
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MSCI All Country World ex-US ND Index | | | | | | | | |
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| | 17.69 | | 9.32 | | 5.03 | | 3.93 | | — |
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 Since Inception (%) |
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| | Class R (11/20/2017) | | Class R2, Class R4 (12/27/2018) | | Class R6 (12/23/2015) |
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MSCI All Country World ex-US ND Index | | 3.79 | | 7.18 | | 6.20 |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided for any share class with less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the class’s inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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| | Class A | | Class C | | Class R | | Class Z | | Class R2 | | Class R4 | | Class R6 |
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 5.50% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None | | None | | None | | None |
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Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $1 million or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None | | None | | None | | None |
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Annual distribution or distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.30% (0.25% currently) | | 1.00% | | 0.75% (0.50% currently) | | None | | 0.25% | | None | | None |
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Shareholder services fees | | None | | None | | None | | None | | 0.10%* | | 0.10%* | | None |
*Shareholder service fee reflects maximum allowable fees under a shareholder services plan.
Benchmark Definition
MSCI All Country World ex-US ND Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-US Index (MSCI ACWI ex-US Index) is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of US-based companies. The MSCI ACWI ex-US Index includes both developed and emerging markets. The ND version of the MSCI ACWI ex-US Index reflects the impact of the maximum withholding taxes on reinvested dividends. The MSCI ACWI ex-US ND Index is unmanaged and the total return includes the reinvestment of all dividends.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 4/30/24
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Ten Largest Holdings | | Line of Business | | Country | | % of Net Assets |
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Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock) | | Pharmaceuticals | | Denmark | | 7.3% |
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Ferrari NV | | Automobiles | | Italy | | 7.0% |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | Taiwan | | 6.5% |
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Hermes International SCA | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | France | | 5.3% |
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L’Oreal SA | | Personal Care Products | | France | | 4.7% |
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ASM International NV | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | Netherlands | | 4.6% |
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ASML Holding NV | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | Netherlands | | 4.5% |
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MercadoLibre, Inc. | | Broadline Retail | | Brazil | | 4.2% |
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | France | | 3.7% |
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Schneider Electric SE | | Electrical Equipment | | United States | | 3.5% |
Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* |
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Class A | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,210.50 | | 1.09% | | $ 5.99 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.44 | | 1.09% | | $ 5.47 |
Class C | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,205.50 | | 1.90% | | $10.42 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,015.42 | | 1.90% | | $ 9.52 |
Class R | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,208.10 | | 1.45% | | $ 7.96 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.65 | | 1.45% | | $ 7.27 |
Class Z | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,211.30 | | 0.90% | | $ 4.95 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.39 | | 0.90% | | $ 4.52 |
Class R2 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,209.20 | | 1.31% | | $ 7.20 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.35 | | 1.31% | | $ 6.57 |
Class R4 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,210.70 | | 1.08% | | $ 5.94 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.49 | | 1.08% | | $ 5.42 |
Class R6 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,211.70 | | 0.84% | | $ 4.62 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.69 | | 0.84% | | $ 4.22 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 97.9% | | | | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS 96.9% | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
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MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 139,521 | | | $ | 203,519,283 | |
NU Holdings Ltd. (Class A Stock)* | | | 15,048,641 | | | | 163,428,241 | |
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Denmark 7.3% | | | | | | | | |
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Novo Nordisk A/S (Class B Stock) | | | 2,800,700 | | | | 359,168,239 | |
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France 19.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Dassault Systemes SE | | | 2,356,270 | | | | 92,488,129 | |
Hermes International SCA | | | 107,307 | | | | 256,891,854 | |
L’Oreal SA | | | 488,793 | | | | 229,172,134 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 222,758 | | | | 182,981,514 | |
Safran SA | | | 791,426 | | | | 171,606,497 | |
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Germany 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
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adidas AG | | | 208,941 | | | | 50,351,246 | |
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Hong Kong 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 3,980,718 | | | | 55,010,745 | |
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India 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
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Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | | | 650,907 | | | | 46,295,795 | |
Varun Beverages Ltd. | | | 3,679,633 | | | | 65,092,013 | |
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Italy 11.5% | | | | | | | | |
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Brunello Cucinelli SpA | | | 1,392,425 | | | | 142,114,225 | |
Ferrari NV | | | 829,887 | | | | 341,311,519 | |
Moncler SpA | | | 1,150,420 | | | | 78,323,057 | |
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Japan 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
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Advantest Corp. | | | 1,840,788 | | | | 57,617,902 | |
Disco Corp. | | | 306,713 | | | | 87,365,900 | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 274,912 | | | | 120,898,012 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
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COMMON STOCKS (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
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Netherlands 10.4% | | | | | | | | |
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Adyen NV, 144A* | | | 55,284 | | | $ | 66,230,204 | |
ASM International NV | | | 355,449 | | | | 223,591,129 | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 251,692 | | | | 219,226,862 | |
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Spain 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
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Industria de Diseno Textil SA(a) | | | 3,733,287 | | | | 169,980,029 | |
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Sweden 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
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Atlas Copco AB (Class A Stock) | | | 8,658,659 | | | | 151,665,833 | |
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Taiwan 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 2,333,149 | | | | 320,434,684 | |
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United Kingdom 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
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Ashtead Group PLC | | | 625,245 | | | | 45,400,222 | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 425,585 | | | | 64,369,285 | |
Compass Group PLC | | | 5,296,586 | | | | 147,317,798 | |
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United States 12.9% | | | | | | | | |
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CyberArk Software Ltd.* | | | 618,724 | | | | 148,029,717 | |
Ferguson PLC | | | 376,585 | | | | 79,405,146 | |
Globant SA* | | | 362,319 | | | | 64,706,550 | |
James Hardie Industries PLC, CDI* | | | 1,842,297 | | | | 63,334,401 | |
Monday.com Ltd.* | | | 544,775 | | | | 103,142,251 | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 757,067 | | | | 172,621,350 | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (cost $3,265,091,479) | | | | | | | 4,743,091,766 | |
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PREFERRED STOCK 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
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Germany | | | | | | | | |
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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (PRFC), 144A (cost $47,516,590) | | | 515,742 | | | | 45,914,683 | |
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TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $3,312,608,069) | | | | | | | 4,789,006,449 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
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AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(wb) | | | 70,134,222 | | | $ | 70,134,222 | |
PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%) | | | | | | | | |
(cost $130,860,133; includes $130,758,690 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(wb) | | | 130,928,114 | | | | 130,862,650 | |
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $200,994,355) | | | | | | | 200,996,872 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 102.0% | | | | | | | | |
(cost $3,513,602,424) | | | | | | | 4,990,003,321 | |
Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.0)% | | | | | | | (97,018,493 | ) |
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NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 4,892,984,828 | |
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Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.
ADR—American Depositary Receipt
CDI—Chess Depository Interest
PRFC—Preference Shares
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $117,818,096; cash collateral of $130,758,690 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the Fund may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities and such shortfall is remedied the following business day. |
(b) | Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 366,947,524 | | | $ | — | | | | $— | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 359,168,239 | | | | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 933,140,128 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 50,351,246 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 55,010,745 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 111,387,808 | | | | — | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 561,748,801 | | | | — | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 265,881,814 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 509,048,195 | | | | — | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 169,980,029 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 151,665,833 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 320,434,684 | | | | — | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 257,087,305 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 315,878,518 | | | | 315,360,897 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 45,914,683 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds | | | 200,996,872 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | 1,204,257,598 | | | $ | 3,785,745,723 | | | | $— | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 18.6 | % |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | 14.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.6 | |
Automobiles | | | 8.0 | |
Software | | | 7.0 | |
Personal Care Products | | | 4.7 | |
Machinery | | | 4.2 | |
Broadline Retail | | | 4.2 | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds (2.7% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) | | | 4.1 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 3.6 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 3.5 | |
Specialty Retail | | | 3.5 | |
Banks | | | 3.3 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 3.0 | % |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | 2.6 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | | 2.4 | |
Financial Services | | | 1.3 | |
Beverages | | | 1.3 | |
IT Services | | | 1.3 | |
Construction Materials | | | 1.3 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | 1.0 | |
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Liabilities in excess of other assets | | | (2.0 | ) |
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Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:
The Fund entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.
Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:
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Description | | Gross Market Value of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | | Collateral Pledged/(Received)(1) | | Net Amount |
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Securities on Loan | | $117,818,096 | | $(117,818,096) | | $— |
(1) | Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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Assets | | | | |
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Investments at value, including securities on loan of $117,818,096: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $3,312,608,069) | | $ | 4,789,006,449 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $200,994,355) | | | 200,996,872 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $2,610,129) | | | 2,598,489 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 26,679,818 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 12,343,872 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 6,846,710 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 4,747,972 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 307,903 | |
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Total Assets | | | 5,043,528,085 | |
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Liabilities | | | | |
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Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan | | | 130,758,690 | |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 8,336,088 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 7,173,963 | |
Management fee payable | | | 3,207,833 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 902,309 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 145,839 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 18,535 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 150,543,257 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 4,892,984,828 | |
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Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 1,653 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 4,889,981,258 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 3,001,917 | |
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Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 4,892,984,828 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class A | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value and redemption price per share, ($124,019,674 ÷ 4,269,613 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 29.05 | | | | | |
Maximum sales charge (5.50% of offering price) | | | 1.69 | | | | | |
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Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 30.74 | | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($24,285,189 ÷ 917,475 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 26.47 | | | | | |
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Class R | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($228,746,607 ÷ 8,021,676 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 28.52 | | | | | |
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Class Z | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($2,797,091,845 ÷ 94,317,490 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 29.66 | | | | | |
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Class R2 | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($14,445,838 ÷ 497,737 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 29.02 | | | | | |
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Class R4 | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($8,705,743 ÷ 295,898 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 29.42 | | | | | |
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Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, ($1,695,689,932 ÷ 57,018,088 shares of common stock issued and outstanding) | | $ | 29.74 | | | | | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund 15
Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
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Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
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Income | | | | |
Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $3,725,987 foreign withholding tax) | | $ | 23,630,498 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 2,343,443 | |
Affiliated income from securities lending, net | | | 111,746 | |
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Total income | | | 26,085,687 | |
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Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 19,295,768 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 1,232,205 | |
Shareholder servicing fees(a) | | | 11,352 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $59,229)(a) | | | 1,805,350 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 223,936 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 175,846 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 119,076 | |
Professional fees | | | 36,657 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 34,371 | |
Audit fee | | | 14,327 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 34,470 | |
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Total expenses | | | 22,983,358 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (658,222 | ) |
Distribution fee waiver(a) | | | (332,982 | ) |
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Net expenses | | | 21,992,154 | |
| | | | |
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Net investment income (loss) | | | 4,093,533 | |
| | | | |
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Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions (including affiliated of $52,146) | | | (61,242,089 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (248,088 | ) |
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| | | (61,490,177 | ) |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments (including affiliated of $(17,830)) | | | 921,375,473 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (4,979 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 921,370,494 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 859,880,317 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 863,973,850 | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
16
(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
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| | Class A | | Class C | | Class R | | | Class Z | | Class R2 | | Class R4 | | Class R6 | |
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Distribution fee | | | 181,726 | | | | 124,721 | | | | 908,084 | | | | — | | | | 17,674 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,311 | | | | 5,041 | | | | — | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | 60,769 | | | | 13,878 | | | | 148,821 | | | | 1,509,114 | | | | 9,329 | | | | 8,365 | | | | 55,074 | |
Registration fees | | | 10,228 | | | | 6,063 | | | | 2,684 | | | | 65,793 | | | | 2,523 | | | | 2,887 | | | | 28,898 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | (63,007 | ) | | | (10,816 | ) | | | — | | | | (580,670 | ) | | | (1,589 | ) | | | (2,140 | ) | | | — | |
Distribution fee waiver | | | (30,288 | ) | | | — | | | | (302,694 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund 17
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | $ | 4,093,533 | | | | | | | $ | 8,106,073 | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | | (61,490,177 | ) | | | | | | | (379,799,150 | ) | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | | | 921,370,494 | | | | | | | | 668,141,476 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | 863,973,850 | | | | | | | | 296,448,399 | | | |
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Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from distributable earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | |
Class C | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | |
Class R | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | |
Class Z | | | | | (2,398,454 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | |
Class R2 | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | |
Class R4 | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | |
Class R6 | | | | | (2,218,376 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | |
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| | | | | | |
| | | | | (4,616,830 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | 692,535,674 | | | | | | | | 1,730,279,329 | | | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | | | 4,571,915 | | | | | | | | — | | | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | | | (787,885,507 | ) | | | | | | | (1,558,581,592 | ) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | | | (90,777,918 | ) | | | | | | | 171,697,737 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | | | 768,579,102 | | | | | | | | 468,146,136 | | | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | | 4,124,405,726 | | | | | | | | 3,656,259,590 | | | |
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End of period | | | | $ | 4,892,984,828 | | | | | | | $ | 4,124,405,726 | | | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
18
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
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Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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| | 2024 | | | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | | | | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $23.99 | | | | | | $22.03 | | | | $38.51 | | | | $28.14 | | | | $19.51 | | | | $15.82 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (-)(b)(c) | | | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 5.06 | | | | | | 1.95 | | | | (16.36 | ) | | | 10.62 | | | | 8.75 | | | | 3.68 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.06 | | | | | | 1.96 | | | | (16.45 | ) | | | 10.37 | | | | 8.63 | | | | 3.69 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(c) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $29.05 | | | | | | $23.99 | | | | $22.03 | | | | $38.51 | | | | $28.14 | | | | $19.51 | |
Total Return(d): | | | 21.05% | | | | | | 8.90 | % | | | (42.74 | )% | | | 36.90 | % | | | 44.11 | % | | | 23.39 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $124,020 | | | | | | $102,499 | | | | $105,135 | | | | $208,515 | | | | $76,093 | | | | $26,778 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $121,816 | | | | | | $114,648 | | | | $150,632 | | | | $142,641 | | | | $46,059 | | | | $20,599 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.09%(f) | | | | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.24%(f) | | | | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.46 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (-)%(c)(f) | | | | | | 0.03 | % | | | (0.34 | )% | | | (0.71 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% | | | 0.04 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 53 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(d) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund 19
Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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| | 2024 | | | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $21.95 | | | | | | $20.32 | | | | $35.82 | | | | $26.38 | | | | $18.44 | | | | $15.08 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.11)(b) | | | | | | (0.18 | )(b) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 4.63 | | | | | | 1.81 | | | | (15.17 | ) | | | 9.94 | | | | 8.23 | | | | 3.49 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.52 | | | | | | 1.63 | | | | (15.47 | ) | | | 9.44 | | | | 7.94 | | | | 3.36 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(c) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $26.47 | | | | | | $21.95 | | | | $20.32 | | | | $35.82 | | | | $26.38 | | | | $18.44 | |
Total Return(d): | | | 20.55% | | | | | | 8.02 | % | | | (43.22 | )% | | | 35.84 | % | | | 43.00 | % | | | 22.28 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $24,285 | | | | | | $22,579 | | | | $22,981 | | | | $40,128 | | | | $16,411 | | | | $5,302 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $25,081 | | | | | | $24,838 | | | | $30,780 | | | | $28,884 | | | | $9,894 | | | | $4,683 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.90%(f) | | | | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.91 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.99%(f) | | | | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.33 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.83)%(f) | | | | | | (0.79 | )% | | | (1.14 | )% | | | (1.52 | )% | | | (1.32 | )% | | | (0.80 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 53 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(d) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | | | | | | |
| | 2024 | | | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | | | | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $23.60 | | | | | | $21.75 | | | | $38.17 | | | | $27.98 | | | | $19.48 | | | | $15.86 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.05)(b) | | | | | | (0.09 | )(b) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 4.97 | | | | | | 1.94 | | | | (16.20 | ) | | | 10.56 | | | | 8.70 | | | | 3.68 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.92 | | | | | | 1.85 | | | | (16.39 | ) | | | 10.19 | | | | 8.50 | | | | 3.62 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(c) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $28.52 | | | | | | $23.60 | | | | $21.75 | | | | $38.17 | | | | $27.98 | | | | $19.48 | |
Total Return(d): | | | 20.81% | | | | | | 8.51 | % | | | (42.97 | )% | | | 36.42 | % | | | 43.56 | % | | | 22.89 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $228,747 | | | | | | $218,828 | | | | $230,246 | | | | $358,284 | | | | $291,162 | | | | $280,311 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $243,486 | | | | | | $237,233 | | | | $269,777 | | | | $340,986 | | | | $281,238 | | | | $278,086 | |
Ratios to average net assets(e): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.45%(f) | | | | | | 1.46 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.47 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.70%(f) | | | | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.81 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.39)%(f) | | | | | | (0.35 | )% | | | (0.70 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | (0.87 | )% | | | (0.36 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 53 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(c) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(d) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(e) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund 21
Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class Z Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | | | | | | |
| | 2024 | | | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | | | | |
Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $24.50 | | | | | | $22.45 | | | | $39.17 | | | | $28.56 | | | | $19.77 | | | | $16.01 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 5.16 | | | | | | 1.99 | | | | (16.65 | ) | | | 10.79 | | | | 8.89 | | | | 3.74 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.19 | | | | | | 2.05 | | | | (16.69 | ) | | | 10.61 | | | | 8.79 | | | | 3.77 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.03) | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(b) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.03) | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $29.66 | | | | | | $24.50 | | | | $22.45 | | | | $39.17 | | | | $28.56 | | | | $19.77 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 21.13% | | | | | | 9.13 | % | | | (42.63 | )% | | | 37.15 | % | | | 44.46 | % | | | 23.56 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $2,797,092 | | | | | | $2,332,761 | | | | $1,948,250 | | | | $3,481,110 | | | | $1,364,899 | | | | $208,629 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $2,731,986 | | | | | | $2,382,104 | | | | $2,744,398 | | | | $2,452,905 | | | | $639,223 | | | | $139,982 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.90%(e) | | | | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.94%(e) | | | | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.04 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.19%(e) | | | | | | 0.21 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.38 | )% | | | 0.15 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 53 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R2 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | December 27, 2018(a) through October 31, | | | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(b): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $24.00 | | | | | | $22.09 | | | | $38.72 | | | | $28.35 | | | | $19.70 | | | | | | $15.10 | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.03)(c) | | | | | | (0.06 | )(c) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 5.05 | | | | | | 1.97 | | | | (16.45 | ) | | | 10.70 | | | | 8.94 | | | | | | 4.72 | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.02 | | | | | | 1.91 | | | | (16.60 | ) | | | 10.37 | | | | 8.65 | | | | | | 4.60 | | | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(d) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | - | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | - | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | - | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $29.02 | | | | | | $24.00 | | | | $22.09 | | | | $38.72 | | | | $28.35 | | | | | | $19.70 | | | |
Total Return(e): | | | 20.92% | | | | | | 8.65 | % | | | (42.90 | )% | | | 36.58 | % | | | 43.91 | % | | | | | 30.46 | % | | |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $14,446 | | | | | | $11,710 | | | | $10,579 | | | | $13,101 | | | | $4,664 | | | | | | $233 | | | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $14,217 | | | | | | $11,833 | | | | $11,553 | | | | $8,789 | | | | $1,557 | | | | | | $44 | | | |
Ratios to average net assets(f): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.31%(g) | | | | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | | | 1.26 | %(g) | | |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.33%(g) | | | | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | | | 64.97 | %(g) | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.22)%(g) | | | | | | (0.23 | )% | | | (0.55 | )% | | | (0.92 | )% | | | (1.06 | )% | | | | | (0.76 | )%(g) | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | | | 53 | % | | |
(a) | Commencement of offering. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(d) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(e) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(f) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(h) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class R4 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | | | December 27, 2018(a) through October 31, | | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(b): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $24.30 | | | | | | $22.31 | | | | $39.01 | | | | $28.49 | | | | $19.75 | | | | | | $15.10 | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.01)(c) | | | | | | - | (d) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 5.13 | | | | | | 1.99 | | | | (16.58 | ) | | | 10.77 | | | | 8.85 | | | | | | 4.67 | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.12 | | | | | | 1.99 | | | | (16.67 | ) | | | 10.52 | | | | 8.74 | | | | | | 4.65 | | | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(d) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | - | | | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | - | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | - | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $29.42 | | | | | | $24.30 | | | | $22.31 | | | | $39.01 | | | | $28.49 | | | | | | $19.75 | | | |
Total Return(e): | | | 21.07% | | | | | | 8.92 | % | | | (42.76 | )% | | | 36.97 | % | | | 44.20 | % | | | | | 30.79 | % | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $8,706 | | | | | | $9,811 | | | | $8,646 | | | | $16,892 | | | | $1,359 | | | | | | $846 | | | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $11,337 | | | | | | $9,832 | | | | $11,164 | | | | $11,907 | | | | $1,023 | | | | | | $293 | | | |
Ratios to average net assets(f): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.08%(g) | | | | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | | | 0.95 | %(g) | | |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.12%(g) | | | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | | | 10.65 | %(g) | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.08)%(g) | | | | | | 0.02 | % | | | (0.33 | )% | | | (0.69 | )% | | | (0.46 | )% | | | | | (0.11 | )%(g) | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | | | 53 | % | | |
(a) | Commencement of offering. |
(b) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(c) | The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses. |
(d) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(e) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(f) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(h) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $24.57 | | | | | | $22.50 | | | | $39.24 | | | | $28.59 | | | | $19.78 | | | | $16.02 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.04 | | | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 5.17 | | | | | | 2.00 | | | | (16.69 | ) | | | 10.81 | | | | 8.89 | | | | 3.74 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.21 | | | | | | 2.07 | | | | (16.71 | ) | | | 10.65 | | | | 8.81 | | | | 3.78 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.04) | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Tax return of capital distributions | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (- | )(b) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | - | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.04) | | | | | | - | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $29.74 | | | | | | $24.57 | | | | $22.50 | | | | $39.24 | | | | $28.59 | | | | $19.78 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 21.17% | | | | | | 9.20 | % | | | (42.61 | )% | | | 37.25 | % | | | 44.54 | % | | | 23.72 | % |
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Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $1,695,690 | | | | | | $1,426,218 | | | | $1,330,422 | | | | $2,136,686 | | | | $673,736 | | | | $101,975 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $1,671,273 | | | | | | $1,495,043 | | | | $1,686,565 | | | | $1,445,464 | | | | $295,968 | | | | $54,900 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.84%(e) | | | | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.84%(e) | | | | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.25%(e) | | | | | | 0.27 | % | | | (0.07 | )% | | | (0.46 | )% | | | (0.32 | )% | | | 0.20 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 24% | | | | | | 59 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 53 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to zero. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital.
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some
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of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time the Fund is valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations.
Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating
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factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency | |
Net Investment Income | | | Annually | |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Annually | |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of Jennison.
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Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
0.825% on average daily net assets up to and including $1 billion; | | 0.81% |
0.80% on average daily net assets from $1 billion to $5 billion; | | |
0.78% on average daily net assets exceeding $5 billion. | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit certain operating expenses and/or to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The contractual waivers exclude interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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Class | | Fund Expense Limitation* | | Class Expense Limitation |
A | | 0.84% | | 1.09% |
C | | 0.84 | | 1.90** |
R | | 0.84 | | 1.48** |
Z | | 0.84 | | 0.90** |
R2 | | 0.84 | | 1.34*** |
R4 | | 0.84 | | 1.09*** |
R6 | | 0.84 | | 0.84** |
*Expense limitation excludes distribution and service (12b-1) fees, shareholder service fee, and transfer agency expenses (including sub-transfer agency and networking fees).
**Expense waiver/reimbursement limited to 0.06% on an annualized basis.
***Expense limitation applicable only to blue sky fees, shareholder service fee, and transfer agency expenses (including sub-transfer agency and networking fees).
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Class R and Class R2 shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. PIMS has contractually agreed through February 28, 2025 to limit such fees on certain classes based on the average daily net assets. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to Class R2 and Class R4 shares. Under the terms of the Shareholder Services Plan, Class R2 and Class R4 shares are authorized to compensate Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), its affiliates or third-party service providers for services rendered to the shareholders of such Class R2 or Class R4 shares. The shareholder service fee is accrued daily and paid monthly, as applicable.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates and maximum shareholder service fee, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee | | Shareholder Service Fee |
A | | 0.30% | | 0.25% | | N/A% |
C | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | N/A |
R | | 0.75 | | 0.50 | | N/A |
Z | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
R2 | | 0.25 | | 0.25 | | 0.10 |
R4 | | N/A | | N/A | | 0.10 |
R6 | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:
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Class | | FESL | | | CDSC | |
A | | $ | 89,608 | | | | $ 4 | |
C | | | — | | | | 628 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into brokerage commission recapture agreements with certain registered broker-dealers. Under the brokerage commission recapture program, a portion of the commission is returned to the Fund on whose behalf the trades were made. Commission recapture is paid solely to the Fund generating the applicable trades. Such amounts are included within realized gain (loss) on investment
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transactions presented in the Statement of Operations. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, brokerage commission recaptured under these agreements was $14,256.
PGIM Investments, PIMS, PMFS and Jennison are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
PMFS serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s and shareholder servicing agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Affiliated income from securities lending, net”, respectively.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
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Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$1,107,109,221 | | $1,151,192,625 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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Value, Beginning of Period | | Cost of Purchases | | | | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | Value, End of Period | | | | | | Shares, End of Period | | | | | | Income |
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Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: |
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PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) |
$122,656,274 | | | $ 840,904,039 | | | | | | | | $ 893,426,091 | | | | | | | $ — | | | | | | | $ — | | | | | | | | $ 70,134,222 | | | | | | | | 70,134,222 | | | | | | | $2,343,443 |
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PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%)(1)(b)(wb) |
210,590,701 | | | 473,877,351 | | | | | | | | 553,639,718 | | | | | | | (17,830) | | | | | | | 52,146 | | | | | | | | 130,862,650 | | | | | | | | 130,928,114 | | | | | | | 111,746(2) |
$333,246,975 | | | $1,314,781,390 | | | | | | | | $1,447,065,809 | | | | | | | $(17,830) | | | | | | | $52,146 | | | | | | | | $200,996,872 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $2,455,189 |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(2) | The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations. |
(b) | Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation |
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$3,567,129,996 | | $1,540,901,628 | | $(118,028,303) | | $1,422,873,325 |
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The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
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Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized |
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$1,362,377,000 | | $— |
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The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are subject to such review.
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The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Investors who purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares and sell these shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1%, although they are not subject to an initial sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class R, Class Z, Class R2, Class R4 and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 3,550,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares |
A | | | 150,000,000 | |
C | | | 100,000,000 | |
R | | | 100,000,000 | |
Z | | | 2,000,000,000 | |
R2 | | | 100,000,000 | |
R4 | | | 100,000,000 | |
R6 | | | 1,000,000,000 | |
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Z | | | 25,706 | | | | 0.1 | % |
R2 | | | 663 | | | | 0.1 | |
R4 | | | 663 | | | | 0.2 | |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
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| | Number of Shareholders | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Affiliated | | | — | | | | — | % |
Unaffiliated | | | 6 | | | | 80.0 | |
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Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
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Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 811,703 | | | | | | | $ | 23,198,098 | |
Shares purchased | | | (663,713 | ) | | | | | | | (18,764,905 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 147,990 | | | | | | | | 4,433,193 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 151,464 | | | | | | | | 4,299,310 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (301,725 | ) | | | | | | | (9,145,266 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,271 | ) | | | | | | $ | (412,763 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 928,798 | | | | | | | $ | 23,616,317 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,447,891 | ) | | | | | | | (36,155,179 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (519,093 | ) | | | | | | | (12,538,862 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 287,546 | | | | | | | | 7,259,438 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (269,268 | ) | | | | | | | (6,876,548 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (500,815 | ) | | | | | | $ | (12,155,972 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 72,128 | | | | | | | $ | 1,890,713 | |
Shares purchased | | | (137,594 | ) | | | | | | | (3,567,642 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (65,466 | ) | | | | | | | (1,676,929 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (45,583 | ) | | | | | | | (1,168,446 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (111,049 | ) | | | | | | $ | (2,845,375 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 187,589 | | | | | | | $ | 4,440,068 | |
Shares purchased | | | (243,289 | ) | | | | | | | (5,598,141 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (55,700 | ) | | | | | | | (1,158,073 | ) |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (46,809 | ) | | | | | | | (1,093,354 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (102,509 | ) | | | | | | $ | (2,251,427 | ) |
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Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 28,775 | | | | | | | $ | 805,667 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,280,472 | ) | | | | | | | (36,621,230 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,251,697 | ) | | | | | | $ | (35,815,563 | ) |
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Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 770,737 | | | | | | | $ | 18,505,836 | |
Shares purchased | | | (2,085,417 | ) | | | | | | | (51,603,399 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,314,680 | ) | | | | | | $ | (33,097,563 | ) |
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Class Z | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 15,030,096 | | | | | | | $ | 438,035,206 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 85,081 | | | | | | | | 2,377,160 | |
Shares purchased | | | (16,156,793 | ) | | | | | | | (464,012,321 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,041,616 | ) | | | | | | | (23,599,955 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 329,514 | | | | | | | | 10,099,879 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (200,667 | ) | | | | | | | (5,989,897 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (912,769 | ) | | | | | | $ | (19,489,973 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 47,423,534 | | | | | | | $ | 1,228,116,493 | |
Shares purchased | | | (38,873,083 | ) | | | | | | | (985,909,752 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 8,550,451 | | | | | | | | 242,206,741 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 366,669 | | | | | | | | 9,499,673 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (481,122 | ) | | | | | | | (12,457,578 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 8,435,998 | | | | | | | $ | 239,248,836 | |
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Class R2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 74,129 | | | | | | | $ | 2,101,362 | |
Shares purchased | | | (64,312 | ) | | | | | | | (1,888,630 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 9,817 | | | | | | | $ | 212,732 | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 120,287 | | | | | | | $ | 3,018,622 | |
Shares purchased | | | (111,283 | ) | | | | | | | (2,820,567 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 9,004 | | | | | | | $ | 198,055 | |
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Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 28,033 | | | | | | | $ | 805,371 | |
Shares purchased | | | (135,850 | ) | | | | | | | (4,000,710 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (107,817 | ) | | | | | | $ | (3,195,339 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 101,724 | | | | | | | $ | 2,654,605 | |
Shares purchased | | | (85,547 | ) | | | | | | | (2,110,945 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 16,177 | | | | | | | $ | 543,660 | |
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Share Class | | Shares | | | | | | Amount | |
| | | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 7,701,576 | | | | | | | $ | 225,699,257 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 78,328 | | | | | | | | 2,194,755 | |
Shares purchased | | | (8,871,233 | ) | | | | | | | (259,030,069 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,091,329 | ) | | | | | | | (31,136,057 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 96,926 | | | | | | | | 2,993,869 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (37,875 | ) | | | | | | | (1,089,449 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,032,278 | ) | | | | | | $ | (29,231,637 | ) |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 17,208,208 | | | | | | | $ | 449,927,388 | |
Shares purchased | | | (18,426,569 | ) | | | | | | | (474,383,609 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | (1,218,361 | ) | | | | | | | (24,456,221 | ) |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 228,434 | | | | | | | | 5,979,034 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (90,206 | ) | | | | | | | (2,310,665 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,080,133 | ) | | | | | | $ | (20,787,852 | ) |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
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| | SCA |
Term of Commitment | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
Total Commitment | | $ 1,200,000,000 |
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | 0.15% |
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those
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portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
The Fund did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Country Risk: Changes in the business environment may adversely affect operating profits or the value of assets in a specific country. For example, financial factors such as currency controls, devaluation or regulatory changes or stability factors such as mass riots, civil war and other potential events may contribute to companies’ operational risks.
Currency Risk: The Fund’s net asset value could decline as a result of changes in exchange rates, which could adversely affect the Fund’s investments in currencies, or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues related to, currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to currencies. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.
Growth Style Risk: The Fund’s growth style may subject the Fund to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Since the Fund follows a growth investment style, there is the risk that the growth investment style may be out of favor for long periods of time. At times when the style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other mutual funds.
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Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
Investments in China Risk: Investments in China subject the Fund to risks specific to China and may make it more volatile than other funds. Over the last few decades, the Chinese government has undertaken reform of economic and market practices and has expanded the sphere of private ownership of property in China. However, Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Internal social unrest or confrontations with other neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, may also disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non-convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation.
China has experienced security concerns, such as terrorism and strained international relations. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and the Fund’s investments. Export growth continues to be a major driver of China’s rapid economic growth. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of additional tariffs or other trade barriers, including as a result of heightened trade tensions between China and the U.S., or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy or the Fund. For example, a series of executive orders issued between November 2020 and June 2021 prohibit the Fund from investing in certain companies identified by the U.S. government as “Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies.” The restrictions in these executive orders may force the subadviser to sell certain positions and may restrict the Fund from future investments the subadviser deems otherwise attractive.
Chinese companies, including Chinese companies that are listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries, and as a result, information about the Chinese securities in which the Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. There may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies and shareholders may have limited legal remedies.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Generally, the stock prices of small- and mid-cap companies are less stable than the prices of large-cap stocks and may present greater risks. Large capitalization companies as a group could fall out of favor with the market, causing the Fund to underperform compared to investments that focus on smaller capitalized companies.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets
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and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.
DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding · Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Linda W. Bynoe · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Laurie Simon Hodrick · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres
OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer · Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary · Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street |
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SUBADVISER | | Jennison Associates LLC | | 466 Lexington Avenue |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment | | 655 Broad Street |
| | Management Services LLC | | Newark, NJ 07102 |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York | | 240 Greenwich Street |
| | Mellon | | New York, NY 10286 |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund | | PO Box 534432 |
| | Services LLC | | Pittsburgh, PA 15253 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED | | PricewaterhouseCoopers | | 300 Madison Avenue |
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | LLP | | New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher | | 787 Seventh Avenue |
| | LLP | | New York, NY 10019 |
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
E-DELIVERY
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.
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ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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PGIM JENNISON INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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SHARE CLASS | | A | | C | | R | | Z | | R2 | | R4 | | R6 |
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CUSIP | | 743969677 | | 743969669 | | 743969487 | | 743969651 | | 743969412 | | 743969396 | | 743969586 |
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PGIM EMERGING MARKETS DEBT
HARD CURRENCY FUND
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.
The accompanying financial statements as of April 30, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.
Mutual funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.
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Letter from the President
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Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.
Thank you for choosing our family of funds.
Sincerely,
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Stuart S. Parker, President
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund
June 14, 2024
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Your Fund’s Performance
Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.
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| | Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (without sales charges) Six Months* (%) | | Average Annual Total Returns as of 4/30/24 (with sales charges) |
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Class A | | 10.98 | | 5.25 | | -0.93 | | -0.65 (12/12/2017) |
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Class C | | 10.73 | | 7.13 | | -0.99 | | -0.86 (12/12/2017) |
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Class Z | | 11.13 | | 9.27 | | 0.05 | | 0.16 (12/12/2017) |
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Class R6 | | 11.36 | | 9.38 | | 0.14 | | 0.26 (12/12/2017) |
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JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified Index | | | | | | |
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| | 10.57 | | 8.39 | | 0.24 | | 0.71 |
*Not annualized
Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.
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The returns in the tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the redemption of Fund shares. The average annual total returns take into account applicable sales charges, which are described for each share class in the table below.
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Maximum initial sales charge | | 3.25% of the public offering price | | None | | None | | None |
Contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) (as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or the net asset value at redemption) | | 1.00% on sales of $500,000 or more made within 12 months of purchase | | 1.00% on sales made within 12 months of purchase | | None | | None |
Annual distribution and service (12b-1) fees (shown as a percentage of average daily net assets) | | 0.25% | | 1.00% | | None | | None |
Benchmark Definition
JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified Index—The JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified Index is an unmanaged index that tracks total returns for USD-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging market sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans, and Eurobonds. It limits the weights of those index countries with larger debt stocks by only including specified portions of these countries’ eligible current face amounts of debt outstanding.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of sales charges, operating expenses of a mutual fund, or taxes that may be paid by an investor.
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Your Fund’s Performance (continued)
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Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 4/30/24 (%) | |
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AAA | | | 0.1 | |
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AA | | | 4.0 | |
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A | | | 5.5 | |
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BBB | | | 34.7 | |
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BB | | | 24.9 | |
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B | | | 18.7 | |
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CCC | | | 4.0 | |
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CC | | | 4.0 | |
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Not Rated | | | 0.5 | |
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Cash/Cash Equivalents | | | 3.2 | |
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Total | | | 100.0 | |
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
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Distributions and Yields as of 4/30/24 | | | | | | |
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| | Total Distributions Paid for Six Months ($) | | SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield* (%) | | SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield** (%) |
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Class A | | 0.27 | | 5.89 | | -0.58 |
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Class C | | 0.25 | | 5.28 | | -59.23 |
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Class Z | | 0.28 | | 6.37 | | 6.18 |
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Class R6 | | 0.29 | | 6.49 | | 6.38 |
*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.
**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.
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Fees and Expenses
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemptions, as applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses, as applicable. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended April 30, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only; you should consult the Prospectus for information on initial and subsequent minimum investment requirements.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each share class in the table on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
The Fund’s transfer agent may charge additional fees to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the table on the following page. These fees apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Section 403(b) accounts. As of the close of the six-month period covered by the table, IRA fees included an annual maintenance fee of $15 per account (subject to a maximum annual maintenance fee of $25 for all accounts held by the same shareholder). Section 403(b) accounts are charged an annual $25 fiduciary maintenance fee. Some of the fees may vary in amount, or may be waived, based on your total account balance or the number of PGIM funds, including the Fund, that you own. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value, as these additional expenses are not reflected in the information
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Fees and Expenses (continued)
provided in the expense table. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2023 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2024 | | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | | Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period* |
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Class A | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,109.80 | | 1.06% | | $5.56 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.59 | | 1.06% | | $5.32 |
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Class C | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,107.30 | | 1.81% | | $9.48 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,015.86 | | 1.81% | | $9.07 |
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Class Z | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,111.30 | | 0.76% | | $3.99 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.08 | | 0.76% | | $3.82 |
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Class R6 | | Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,113.60 | | 0.66% | | $3.47 |
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| | Hypothetical | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.58 | | 0.66% | | $3.32 |
*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) for each share class are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended April 30, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying funds in which the Fund may invest.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
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LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 95.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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CONVERTIBLE BOND 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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China | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Sunac China Holdings Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 1.000% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $2,845) | | | 1.000% | | | | 09/30/32 | | | | 22 | | | $ | 1,092 | |
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CORPORATE BONDS 22.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Azerbaijan 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Southern Gas Corridor CJSC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes | | | 6.875 | | | | 03/24/26 | | | | 400 | | | | 401,800 | |
State Oil Co. of the Azerbaijan Republic, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.950 | | | | 03/18/30 | | | | 400 | | | | 404,375 | |
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| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 806,175 | |
| | | | |
Bahrain 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Bapco Energies BSCC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.375 | | | | 11/07/28 | | | | 500 | | | | 528,906 | |
| | | | |
Brazil 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 01/11/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 187,500 | |
Braskem Netherlands Finance BV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 8.500 | | | | 01/12/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 203,340 | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 8.500 | | | | 01/12/31 | | | | 240 | | | | 244,008 | |
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 01/22/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 174,250 | |
MARB BondCo PLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 3.950 | | | | 01/29/31 | | | | 400 | | | | 320,500 | |
Nexa Resources SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 01/18/28 | | | | 410 | | | | 410,392 | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.375 | | | | 10/01/29 | | | GBP | 100 | | | | 116,368 | |
Suzano Austria GmbH, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 3.750 | | | | 01/15/31 | | | | 150 | | | | 129,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,785,628 | |
| | | | |
Chile 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Alfa Desarrollo SpA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.550 | | | | 09/27/51 | | | | 199 | | | | 144,969 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 9
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Chile (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Corp. Nacional del Cobre de Chile, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.000% | | | | 09/30/29 | | | | 200 | | | $ | 173,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.250 | | | | 07/17/42 | | | | 360 | | | | 271,462 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 11/04/44 | | | | 600 | | | | 482,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.875 | | | | 11/04/44 | | | | 200 | | | | 160,750 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.125 | | | | 02/02/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 184,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.440 | | | | 01/26/36 | | | | 640 | | | | 637,400 | |
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 3.450 | | | | 09/16/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 167,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.150 | | | | 05/10/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 198,063 | |
Mercury Chile Holdco LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 01/24/27 | | | | 400 | | | | 385,125 | |
VTR Finance NV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 07/15/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 141,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,945,894 | |
| | | | |
China 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Agile Group Holdings Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 6.050 | | | | 10/13/25(d) | | | | 200 | | | | 22,000 | |
ENN Clean Energy International Investment Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 3.375 | | | | 05/12/26 | | | | 200 | | | | 189,125 | |
Prosus NV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.193 | | | | 01/19/32 | | | | 550 | | | | 468,703 | |
Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2012 Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 05/17/42 | | | | 200 | | | | 185,254 | |
Sunac China Holdings Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 6.000% | | | 6.000 | | | | 09/30/26 | | | | 18 | | | | 1,811 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 6.250% | | | 6.250 | | | | 09/30/27 | | | | 18 | | | | 1,632 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 6.500% | | | 6.500 | | | | 09/30/27 | | | | 36 | | | | 2,924 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 6.750% | | | 6.750 | | | | 09/30/28 | | | | 55 | | | | 3,845 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 7.000% | | | 7.000 | | | | 09/30/29 | | | | 55 | | | | 3,140 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, PIK 7.250% | | | 7.250 | | | | 09/30/30 | | | | 26 | | | | 1,323 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 879,757 | |
| | | | |
Colombia 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Colombia Telecomunicaciones SA ESP, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.950 | | | | 07/17/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 140,625 | |
Ecopetrol SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.625 | | | | 11/02/31 | | | | 76 | | | | 61,170 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.875 | | | | 04/29/30 | | | | 233 | | | | 222,585 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.625 | | | | 01/19/29 | | | | 560 | | | | 582,750 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
10
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Colombia (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Ecopetrol SA, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.875% | | | | 01/13/33 | | | | 476 | | | $ | 486,246 | |
Grupo Aval Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 4.375 | | | | 02/04/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 166,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,659,376 | |
| | | | |
Costa Rica 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.750 | | | | 10/07/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 197,688 | |
| | | | |
Guatemala 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Central American Bottling Corp./CBC Bottling Holdco SL/Beliv Holdco SL, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | | 04/27/29 | | | | 167 | | | | 155,358 | |
CT Trust, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.125 | | | | 02/03/32 | | | | 200 | | | | 173,470 | |
Energuate Trust, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.875 | | | | 05/03/27 | | | | 400 | | | | 378,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 707,578 | |
| | | | |
Hungary 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
MFB Magyar Fejlesztesi Bank Zrt, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 06/29/28 | | | | 215 | | | | 216,075 | |
MVM Energetika Zrt, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.500 | | | | 06/09/28 | | | | 208 | | | | 214,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 430,250 | |
| | | | |
India 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.000 | | | | 08/02/41 | | | | 200 | | | | 151,813 | |
Azure Power Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.650 | | | | 12/24/24 | | | | 200 | | | | 194,812 | |
CA Magnum Holdings, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.375 | | | | 10/31/26 | | | | 400 | | | | 378,400 | |
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 4.250 | | | | 10/27/27 | | | | 400 | | | | 368,125 | |
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | | 04/28/27 | | | | 400 | | | | 383,000 | |
NTPC Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.750 | | | | 02/01/27 | | | EUR | 100 | | | | 101,826 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 11
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
India (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Periama Holdings LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.950% | | | | 04/19/26 | | | | 400 | | | $ | 393,684 | |
Power Finance Corp. Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 06/18/29 | | | | 810 | | | | 759,122 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 3.625 | | | | 01/12/52 | | | | 250 | | | | 169,453 | |
Summit Digitel Infrastructure Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 2.875 | | | | 08/12/31 | | | | 435 | | | | 351,670 | |
TML Holdings Pte Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.500 | | | | 06/03/24 | | | | 200 | | | | 199,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,451,655 | |
| | | | |
Indonesia 2.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Cikarang Listrindo Tbk PT, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.950 | | | | 09/14/26 | | | | 200 | | | | 191,500 | |
Freeport Indonesia PT, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.315 | | | | 04/14/32 | | | | 400 | | | | 378,500 | |
Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk PT, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.541 | | | | 04/27/32 | | | | 200 | | | | 167,316 | |
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT/Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.450 | | | | 05/15/30 | | | | 920 | | | | 890,735 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.750 | | | | 05/15/25 | | | | 200 | | | | 197,266 | |
Pertamina Geothermal Energy PT, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.150 | | | | 04/27/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 196,250 | |
Pertamina Persero PT, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 05/03/42 | | | | 200 | | | | 193,062 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 4.700 | | | | 07/30/49 | | | | 200 | | | | 160,438 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.100 | | | | 01/21/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 174,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.100 | | | | 08/27/30 | | | | 300 | | | | 258,656 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.650 | | | | 07/30/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 181,813 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.700 | | | | 07/30/49 | | | | 200 | | | | 160,438 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.500 | | | | 11/07/48 | | | | 200 | | | | 204,125 | |
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.875 | | | | 11/05/31 | | | EUR | 400 | | | | 349,908 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.875 | | | | 10/25/25 | | | EUR | 200 | | | | 208,744 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.450 | | | | 05/21/28 | | | | 620 | | | | 610,069 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 6.150 | | | | 05/21/48 | | | | 400 | | | | 381,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.150 | | | | 05/21/48 | | | | 200 | | | | 190,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,095,382 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Israel 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.125% | | | | 07/27/27 | | | | 203 | | | $ | 194,525 | |
Energean Israel Finance Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.375 | | | | 03/30/28 | | | | 385 | | | | 341,687 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.875 | | | | 03/30/31 | | | | 290 | | | | 247,497 | |
Leviathan Bond Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.125 | | | | 06/30/25 | | | | 200 | | | | 195,000 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.750 | | | | 06/30/30 | | | | 300 | | | | 267,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,245,709 | |
| | | | |
Jamaica 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.500% (original cost $91,373; purchased 01/29/24 - 01/30/24)(f) | | | 10.500 | | | | 05/25/27 | | | | 99 | | | | 96,388 | |
Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500% (original cost $41,960; purchased 01/30/24)(f) | | | 10.500 | | | | 11/25/28 | | | | 65 | | | | 51,519 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 147,907 | |
| | | | |
Kazakhstan 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.500 | | | | 04/14/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 159,938 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.750 | | | | 04/19/27 | | | | 400 | | | | 383,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 04/19/47 | | | | 200 | | | | 165,750 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 10/24/48 | | | | 600 | | | | 534,562 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.375 | | | | 04/24/30 | | | | 800 | | | | 763,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,007,000 | |
| | | | |
Kuwait 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
MEGlobal BV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.625 | | | | 04/28/28 | | | | 300 | | | | 264,094 | |
MEGlobal Canada ULC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.875 | | | | 05/18/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 198,437 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 462,531 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 13
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Macau 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
MGM China Holdings Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.750% | | | | 02/01/27 | | | | 330 | | | $ | 311,025 | |
Sands China Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.400 | | | | 08/08/28 | | | | 250 | | | | 242,032 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 553,057 | |
| | | | |
Malaysia 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
GENM Capital Labuan Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 3.882 | | | | 04/19/31 | | | | 400 | | | | 339,625 | |
Gohl Capital Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 4.250 | | | | 01/24/27 | | | | 250 | | | | 237,266 | |
Petronas Capital Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 4.550 | | | | 04/21/50 | | | | 800 | | | | 664,240 | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 4.800 | | | | 04/21/60 | | | | 200 | | | | 168,462 | |
Gtd. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.480 | | | | 01/28/32 | | | | 400 | | | | 324,824 | |
Gtd. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.550 | | | | 04/21/50 | | | | 500 | | | | 415,150 | |
Gtd. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.800 | | | | 04/21/60 | | | | 200 | | | | 168,462 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,318,029 | |
| | | | |
Mexico 4.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Braskem Idesa SAPI, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.450 | | | | 11/15/29 | | | | 310 | | | | 244,807 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.450 | | | | 11/19/29 | | | | 400 | | | | 386,500 | |
Comision Federal de Electricidad, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 4.688 | | | | 05/15/29 | | | | 710 | | | | 652,312 | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 4.688 | | | | 05/15/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 183,750 | |
Fermaca Enterprises S de RL de CV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 03/30/38 | | | | 551 | | | | 534,351 | |
Mexico City Airport Trust, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 3.875 | | | | 04/30/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 186,188 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 5.500 | | | | 07/31/47 | | | | 2,430 | | | | 1,990,322 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.500 | | | | 10/31/46 | | | | 400 | | | | 328,125 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.500 | | | | 07/31/47 | | | | 400 | | | | 327,625 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.350 | | | | 02/12/28 | | | | 1,069 | | | | 935,268 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.950 | | | | 01/28/31 | | | | 370 | | | | 292,393 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.350 | | | | 02/12/48(a) | | | | 493 | | | | 302,887 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.490 | | | | 01/23/27 | | | | 655 | | | | 614,966 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 03/13/27 | | | | 466 | | | | 437,131 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 06/02/41 | | | | 610 | | | | 403,972 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mexico (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.700% | | | | 02/16/32 | | | | 1,141 | | | $ | 934,593 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.840 | | | | 01/23/30 | | | | 573 | | | | 495,588 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.950 | | | | 01/28/60 | | | | 45 | | | | 28,638 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 7.690 | | | | 01/23/50 | | | | 661 | | | | 461,312 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 10.000 | | | | 02/07/33 | | | | 109 | | | | 106,820 | |
Gtd. Notes, MTN | | | 6.750 | | | | 09/21/47 | | | | 805 | | | | 513,228 | |
Gtd. Notes, MTN | | | 6.875 | | | | 08/04/26 | | | | 380 | | | | 368,980 | |
Gtd. Notes, MTN | | | 8.750 | | | | 06/02/29 | | | | 150 | | | | 144,975 | |
Tierra Mojada Luxembourg II Sarl, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.750 | | | | 12/01/40 | | | | 394 | | | | 352,681 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,227,412 | |
| | | | |
Morocco 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
OCP SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.750 | | | | 05/02/34 | | | | 430 | | | | 423,657 | |
| | | | |
Panama 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 4.000 | | | | 08/11/41 | | | | 200 | | | | 144,062 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.125 | | | | 08/11/61 | | | | 400 | | | | 282,250 | |
AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 4.375 | | | | 05/31/30 | | | | 393 | | | | 329,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 755,703 | |
| | | | |
Peru 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.250 | | | | 10/04/26 | | | | 350 | | | | 328,125 | |
Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.400 | | | | 09/28/27 | | | | 200 | | | | 177,688 | |
Fondo MIVIVIENDA SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.625 | | | | 04/12/27 | | | | 150 | | | | 145,359 | |
InRetail Consumer, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 3.250 | | | | 03/22/28 | | | | 300 | | | | 267,375 | |
Petroleos del Peru SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.750 | | | | 06/19/32 | | | | 225 | | | | 167,203 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.625 | | | | 06/19/47 | | | | 700 | | | | 423,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,509,250 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 15
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Philippines 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Globe Telecom, Inc., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.000% | | | | 07/23/35 | | | | 200 | | | $ | 150,777 | |
| | | | |
Poland 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.375 | | | | 05/22/33 | | | | 400 | | | | 387,750 | |
| | | | |
Qatar 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
QatarEnergy, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.300 | | | | 07/12/51 | | | | 200 | | | | 133,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 3.125 | | | | 07/12/41 | | | | 1,240 | | | | 889,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,023,200 | |
| | | | |
Saudi Arabia 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
EIG Pearl Holdings Sarl, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 3.545 | | | | 08/31/36 | | | | 450 | | | | 373,922 | |
Greensaif Pipelines Bidco Sarl, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.129 | | | | 02/23/38 | | | | 200 | | | | 196,750 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.250 | | | | 11/24/30 | | | | 260 | | | | 214,012 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.250 | | | | 04/16/39 | | | | 400 | | | | 337,625 | |
TMS Issuer Sarl, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.780 | | | | 08/23/32 | | | | 200 | | | | 201,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,323,434 | |
| | | | |
South Africa 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes, MTN | | | 6.350 | | | | 08/10/28 | | | | 1,510 | | | | 1,426,950 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.125 | | | | 02/11/25 | | | | 890 | | | | 884,438 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN | | | 8.450 | | | | 08/10/28 | | | | 460 | | | | 452,525 | |
MTN Mauritius Investments Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 6.500 | | | | 10/13/26 | | | | 200 | | | | 198,500 | |
Sasol Financing USA LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 09/27/28 | | | | 300 | | | | 284,531 | |
Transnet SOC Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.250 | | | | 02/06/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 196,750 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 8.250 | | | | 02/06/28 | | | | 420 | | | | 413,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,856,869 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Thailand 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Thaioil Treasury Center Co. Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 3.750% | | | | 06/18/50 | | | | 600 | | | $ | 418,688 | |
| | | | |
Trinidad & Tobago 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Heritage Petroleum Co. Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 9.000 | | | | 08/12/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 209,063 | |
| | | | |
Turkey 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji A/S, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.750 | | | | 02/02/27 | | | | 200 | | | | 193,188 | |
| | | | |
Ukraine 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Kondor Finance PLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.125 | | | | 07/19/26(d) | | | EUR | 420 | | | | 293,587 | |
State Savings Bank of Ukraine Via SSB #1 PLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.625 | | | | 03/20/25 | | | | 20 | | | | 18,610 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 312,197 | |
| | | | |
United Arab Emirates 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline LLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 3.650 | | | | 11/02/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 184,000 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 4.600 | | | | 11/02/47 | | | | 400 | | | | 345,000 | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.000 | | | | 10/03/49 | | | | 200 | | | | 155,438 | |
DP World Crescent Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.875 | | | | 07/18/29 | | | | 660 | | | | 606,375 | |
DP World Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.850 | | | | 07/02/37 | | | | 1,670 | | | | 1,762,894 | |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 2.160 | | | | 03/31/34 | | | | 178 | | | | 149,227 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 2.940 | | | | 09/30/40 | | | | 916 | | | | 704,578 | |
MDGH GMTN RSC Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.084 | | | | 05/22/53 | | | | 200 | | | | 178,687 | |
Gtd. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.700 | | | | 11/07/49 | | | | 240 | | | | 171,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,257,724 | |
| | | | |
Venezuela 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Petroleos de Venezuela SA, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 5.375 | | | | 04/12/27(d) | | | | 205 | | | | 24,600 | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 05/16/24(d) | | | | 45 | | | | 5,445 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 17
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Venezuela (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Petroleos de Venezuela SA, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gtd. Notes | | | 6.000% | | | | 11/15/26(d) | | | | 65 | | | $ | 7,930 | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 8.500 | | | | 10/27/20(d) | | | | 205 | | | | 160,413 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 198,388 | |
| | | | |
Vietnam 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Sec’d. Notes | | | 5.125 | | | | 05/07/29 | | | | 461 | | | | 439,817 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $56,470,376) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 51,909,639 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS 73.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Angola 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Angolan Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.250 | | | | 05/09/28 | | | | 2,180 | | | | 2,055,330 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.750 | | | | 04/14/32 | | | | 500 | | | | 452,344 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.375 | | | | 05/08/48 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 850,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.500 | | | | 11/12/25 | | | | 1,105 | | | | 1,126,547 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 8.000 | | | | 11/26/29 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 912,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,396,721 | |
| | | | |
Argentina 2.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 0.000 | | | | 12/15/35 | | | | 16,368 | | | | 409,200 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 0.000 | | | | 12/15/35(d) | | | EUR | 15,000 | | | | 842,341 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 0.750(cc) | | | | 07/09/30 | | | | 1,981 | | | | 1,142,957 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.000 | | | | 07/09/29 | | | | 544 | | | | 320,848 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.500(cc) | | | | 07/09/41 | | | | 1,367 | | | | 597,460 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.625(cc) | | | | 07/09/35 | | | | 1,772 | | | | 809,736 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.625(cc) | | | | 07/09/46 | | | | 335 | | | | 159,795 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.250(cc) | | | | 01/09/38 | | | | 1,217 | | | | 616,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,899,289 | |
| | | | |
Bahrain 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Bahrain Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.750 | | | | 09/20/29 | | | | 800 | | | | 795,960 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.000 | | | | 10/12/28 | | | | 950 | | | | 964,820 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.375 | | | | 05/14/30 | | | | 1,070 | | | | 1,095,359 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Bahrain (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Bahrain Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.500% | | | | 09/20/47 | | | | 400 | | | $ | 369,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.500 | | | | 02/12/36 | | | | 325 | | | | 322,887 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.250 | | | | 01/25/51 | | | | 200 | | | | 160,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,708,276 | |
| | | | |
Brazil 3.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes | | | 5.333 | | | | 02/15/28 | | | | 114 | | | | 112,290 | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.875 | | | | 06/12/30 | | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,127,587 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.000 | | | | 01/27/45 | | | | 1,631 | | | | 1,227,327 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.625 | | | | 01/07/41 | | | | 845 | | | | 727,968 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 10/20/33 | | | | 1,495 | | | | 1,426,977 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.250 | | | | 03/18/31 | | | | 210 | | | | 208,005 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.125 | | | | 01/20/37 | | | | 585 | | | | 602,843 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.125 | | | | 05/13/54 | | | | 1,025 | | | | 977,850 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.250 | | | | 01/20/34 | | | | 763 | | | | 849,219 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,260,066 | |
| | | | |
Cameroon 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Republic of Cameroon International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.500 | | | | 11/19/25 | | | | 267 | | | | 262,189 | |
| | | | |
Chile 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Chile Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.550 | | | | 07/27/33 | | | | 370 | | | | 290,912 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.750 | | | | 01/31/27 | | | | 220 | | | | 204,119 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.100 | | | | 01/22/61 | | | | 200 | | | | 117,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.250 | | | | 09/21/71 | | | | 200 | | | | 117,313 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.000 | | | | 01/31/52 | | | | 235 | | | | 174,194 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.340 | | | | 03/07/42 | | | | 280 | | | | 232,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,136,113 | |
| | | | |
Colombia 3.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.000 | | | | 01/30/30 | | | | 1,518 | | | | 1,214,400 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.875 | | | | 04/25/27 | | | | 870 | | | | 805,620 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 03/15/29 | | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,162,200 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.000 | | | | 06/15/45 | | | | 400 | | | | 274,000 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 19
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Colombia (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.200% | | | | 05/15/49 | | | | 802 | | | $ | 550,974 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.625 | | | | 02/26/44 | | | | 710 | | | | 530,370 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.125 | | | | 01/18/41 | | | | 730 | | | | 597,140 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.500 | | | | 02/02/34 | | | | 840 | | | | 822,780 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.000 | | | | 04/20/33 | | | | 910 | | | | 924,105 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.750 | | | | 11/14/53 | | | | 500 | | | | 513,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 10.375 | | | | 01/28/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 233,638 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,628,227 | |
| | | | |
Congo (Republic) 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Congolese International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 06/30/29 | | | | 208 | | | | 174,143 | |
| | | | |
Costa Rica 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Costa Rica Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.375 | | | | 04/30/25 | | | | 200 | | | | 195,987 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.125 | | | | 02/19/31 | | | | 650 | | | | 644,475 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.550 | | | | 04/03/34 | | | | 330 | | | | 333,135 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.000 | | | | 04/04/44 | | | | 400 | | | | 405,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.550 | | | | 04/03/34 | | | | 465 | | | | 469,418 | |
Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.300 | | | | 11/13/54 | | | | 1,087 | | | | 1,130,480 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,179,120 | |
| | | | |
Dominican Republic 3.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 01/30/30 | | | | 1,691 | | | | 1,507,526 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 09/23/32 | | | | 190 | | | | 166,369 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.300 | | | | 01/21/41 | | | | 400 | | | | 328,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.500 | | | | 02/22/29 | | | | 883 | | | | 840,230 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.875 | | | | 01/30/60 | | | | 270 | | | | 220,303 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.950 | | | | 01/25/27 | | | | 705 | | | | 691,605 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 07/19/28 | | | | 1,115 | | | | 1,090,261 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.400 | | | | 06/05/49 | | | | 1,020 | | | | 917,490 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.850 | | | | 01/27/45 | | | | 610 | | | | 580,453 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.875 | | | | 01/29/26 | | | | 300 | | | | 300,450 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.450 | | | | 04/30/44 | | | | 720 | | | | 733,050 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.300 | | | | 01/21/41 | | | | 150 | | | | 123,141 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dominican Republic (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.500% | | | | 02/22/29 | | | | 1,010 | | | $ | 961,078 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.000 | | | | 07/19/28 | | | | 170 | | | | 166,228 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,626,559 | |
| | | | |
Ecuador 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Ecuador Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.500(cc) | | | | 07/31/40 | | | | 1,177 | | | | 584,403 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000(cc) | | | | 07/31/30 | | | | 960 | | | | 671,837 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.187(s) | | | | 07/31/30 | | | | 179 | | | | 97,023 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 2.500(cc) | | | | 07/31/40 | | | | 1,511 | | | | 750,278 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 3.500(cc) | | | | 07/31/35 | | | | 1,825 | | | | 994,684 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.000(cc) | | | | 07/31/30 | | | | 1,560 | | | | 1,091,354 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,189,579 | |
| | | | |
Egypt 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.800 | | | | 09/30/27 | | | | 1,155 | | | | 1,027,228 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.500 | | | | 01/31/27 | | | | 200 | | | | 189,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.625 | | | | 05/29/32 | | | | 1,310 | | | | 1,087,709 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.903 | | | | 02/21/48 | | | | 200 | | | | 145,438 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.500 | | | | 01/31/47 | | | | 700 | | | | 534,310 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.700 | | | | 03/01/49 | | | | 850 | | | | 660,301 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.875 | | | | 05/29/50 | | | | 400 | | | | 314,360 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 8.700 | | | | 03/01/49 | | | | 410 | | | | 318,498 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 6.375 | | | | 04/11/31 | | | EUR | 220 | | | | 190,079 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 8.500 | | | | 01/31/47 | | | | 255 | | | | 194,642 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.750 | | | | 04/16/26 | | | EUR | 540 | | | | 530,718 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.625 | | | | 04/16/30 | | | EUR | 450 | | | | 383,592 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.375 | | | | 04/11/31 | | | EUR | 300 | | | | 259,198 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 7.600 | | | | 03/01/29 | | | | 850 | | | | 765,531 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,600,854 | |
| | | | |
El Salvador 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 01/18/27 | | | | 518 | | | | 457,653 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.625 | | | | 02/01/41 | | | | 150 | | | | 102,225 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.650 | | | | 06/15/35 | | | | 57 | | | | 41,076 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.250 | | | | 04/10/32 | | | | 275 | | | | 218,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.625 | | | | 02/28/29(a) | | | | 827 | | | | 722,074 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 21
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
El Salvador (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 0.250% | | | | 04/17/30 | | | | 930 | | | $ | 25,575 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 9.250 | | | | 04/17/30 | | | | 930 | | | | 830,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,398,078 | |
| | | | |
Gabon 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Gabon Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.625 | | | | 02/06/31 | | | | 800 | | | | 628,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.950 | | | | 06/16/25 | | | | 765 | | | | 736,073 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.000 | | | | 11/24/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 157,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,521,573 | |
| | | | |
Ghana 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Ghana Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank Gtd. Notes | | | 10.750 | | | | 10/14/30 | | | | 400 | | | | 260,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 02/11/27(d) | | | | 450 | | | | 216,281 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.625 | | | | 05/16/29(d) | | | | 400 | | | | 193,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 04/07/29(d) | | | | 650 | | | | 314,031 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.875 | | | | 03/26/27(a)(d) | | | | 750 | | | | 362,175 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.875 | | | | 02/11/35(d) | | | | 800 | | | | 387,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.125 | | | | 01/18/26(a)(d) | | | | 600 | | | | 298,312 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.750 | | | | 03/11/61(d) | | | | 200 | | | | 96,563 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.875 | | | | 05/07/42 | | | | 200 | | | | 96,188 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.950 | | | | 03/26/51(d) | | | | 870 | | | | 422,211 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 8.950 | | | | 03/26/51(a)(d) | | | | 205 | | | | 99,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,745,497 | |
| | | | |
Guatemala 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Guatemala Government Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.700 | | | | 10/07/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 157,687 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 02/13/28 | | | | 400 | | | | 376,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.125 | | | | 06/01/50 | | | | 850 | | | | 743,750 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.050 | | | | 10/04/32 | | | | 800 | | | | 817,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.650 | | | | 10/07/41 | | | | 200 | | | | 151,313 | |
Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | | 08/10/29 | | | | 430 | | | | 404,872 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,651,497 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Honduras 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Honduras Government International Bond, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.250% | | | | 01/19/27 | | | | 400 | | | $ | 378,400 | |
| | | | |
Hungary 2.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Hungary Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.125 | | | | 09/21/51 | | | | 440 | | | | 260,546 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | | 06/16/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 193,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.125 | | | | 05/22/28 | | | | 812 | | | | 818,902 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.250 | | | | 09/22/32 | | | | 220 | | | | 221,650 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.625 | | | | 03/29/41 | | | | 760 | | | | 843,961 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.250 | | | | 06/16/29 | | | | 740 | | | | 715,950 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.500 | | | | 03/26/36 | | | | 1,220 | | | | 1,139,358 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.125 | | | | 05/22/28 | | | | 500 | | | | 504,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.250 | | | | 09/22/32 | | | | 1,235 | | | | 1,244,262 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.750 | | | | 09/25/52 | | | | 220 | | | | 226,325 | |
Magyar Export-Import Bank Zrt, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes, 144A | | | 6.125 | | | | 12/04/27 | | | | 600 | | | | 600,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,768,704 | |
| | | | |
India 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Export-Import Bank of India, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 3.250 | | | | 01/15/30 | | | | 400 | | | | 351,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.250 | | | | 01/13/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 161,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 512,743 | |
| | | | |
Indonesia 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.100 | | | | 03/12/33 | | | EUR | 440 | | | | 369,638 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.400 | | | | 10/30/31 | | | EUR | 100 | | | | 89,478 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.550 | | | | 03/31/32 | | | | 200 | | | | 174,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.300 | | | | 03/31/52 | | | | 400 | | | | 319,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.650 | | | | 09/20/32 | | | | 590 | | | | 555,153 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.450 | | | | 09/20/52 | | | | 400 | | | | 381,044 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.650 | | | | 01/11/53 | | | | 200 | | | | 195,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.625 | | | | 02/17/37 | | | | 150 | | | | 163,266 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 01/17/38 | | | | 690 | | | | 826,922 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.500 | | | | 10/12/35 | | | | 400 | | | | 496,125 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.625 | | | | 02/17/37 | | | | 290 | | | | 315,647 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.750 | | | | 06/14/28 | | | EUR | 370 | | | | 393,259 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.625 | | | | 04/15/43 | | | | 200 | | | | 176,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.125 | | | | 01/15/45 | | | | 200 | | | | 187,750 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 23
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Indonesia (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.250% | | | | 01/17/42 | | | | 400 | | | $ | 383,125 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.750 | | | | 01/15/44 | | | | 100 | | | | 111,906 | |
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.700 | | | | 06/06/32 | | | | 600 | | | | 569,812 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.700 | | | | 06/06/32 | | | | 205 | | | | 194,686 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,905,311 | |
| | | | |
Ivory Coast 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | | 03/22/30 | | | EUR | 1,360 | | | | 1,320,114 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 12/31/32 | | | | 81 | | | | 74,516 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.875 | | | | 10/17/31 | | | EUR | 1,150 | | | | 1,106,945 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 03/03/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 194,105 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.875 | | | | 10/17/40 | | | EUR | 250 | | | | 223,445 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.625 | | | | 01/30/33 | | | | 515 | | | | 492,469 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 8.250 | | | | 01/30/37 | | | | 400 | | | | 382,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,793,594 | |
| | | | |
Jamaica 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Jamaica Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.750 | | | | 04/28/28 | | | | 500 | | | | 509,688 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.875 | | | | 07/28/45 | | | | 400 | | | | 458,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.000 | | | | 03/15/39 | | | | 320 | | | | 370,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,338,513 | |
| | | | |
Jordan 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 01/31/27 | | | | 200 | | | | 189,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.125 | | | | 01/29/26 | | | | 200 | | | | 193,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.375 | | | | 10/10/47 | | | | 400 | | | | 341,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 01/15/28 | | | | 550 | | | | 548,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.500 | | | | 01/13/29 | | | | 205 | | | | 202,053 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.750 | | | | 01/15/28 | | | | 220 | | | | 219,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,694,878 | |
| | | | |
Kazakhstan 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Kazakhstan Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.500 | | | | 07/21/45 | | | | 200 | | | | 219,125 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Kenya 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.000% | | | | 05/22/27 | | | | 400 | | | $ | 385,440 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 9.750 | | | | 02/16/31 | | | | 465 | | | | 466,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 851,748 | |
| | | | |
Lebanon 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Lebanon Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 01/27/23(d) | | | | 191 | | | | 12,129 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.650 | | | | 04/22/24(d) | | | | 172 | | | | 10,922 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.750 | | | | 11/29/27(d) | | | | 170 | | | | 10,795 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.850 | | | | 03/23/27(d) | | | | 30 | | | | 1,905 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.000 | | | | 04/22/31(d) | | | | 115 | | | | 7,303 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.100 | | | | 10/04/22(d) | | | | 75 | | | | 4,763 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.850 | | | | 05/25/29(d) | | | | 335 | | | | 20,937 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 6.250 | | | | 05/27/22(d) | | | | 245 | | | | 15,312 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 6.250 | | | | 11/04/24(d) | | | | 320 | | | | 20,672 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 6.375 | | | | 03/09/20(d) | | | | 220 | | | | 13,750 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 6.400 | | | | 05/26/23(d) | | | | 250 | | | | 15,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 6.650 | | | | 02/26/30(d) | | | | 715 | | | | 45,402 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 7.150 | | | | 11/20/31(d) | | | | 415 | | | | 26,322 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 205,837 | |
| | | | |
Mexico 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.659 | | | | 05/24/31 | | | | 465 | | | | 377,377 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.250 | | | | 04/16/30 | | | | 270 | | | | 234,141 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.500 | | | | 02/12/34 | | | | 270 | | | | 216,270 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.750 | | | | 01/11/28 | | | | 320 | | | | 299,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.600 | | | | 02/10/48 | | | | 300 | | | | 227,438 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 05/19/33 | | | | 550 | | | | 502,734 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.400 | | | | 02/09/28 | | | | 350 | | | | 345,953 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 05/07/36 | | | | 605 | | | | 582,010 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.338 | | | | 05/04/53 | | | | 290 | | | | 270,425 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.350 | | | | 02/09/35 | | | | 250 | | | | 248,906 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.400 | | | | 05/07/54 | | | | 400 | | | | 375,400 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN | | | 5.750 | | | | 10/12/2110 | | | | 358 | | | | 296,804 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN | | | 4.750 | | | | 03/08/44 | | | | 140 | | | | 110,670 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN | | | 6.050 | | | | 01/11/40 | | | | 930 | | | | 885,534 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 25
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mexico (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series A, MTN | | | 6.750% | | | | 09/27/34 | | | | 203 | | | $ | 209,851 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series A, MTN | | | 7.500 | | | | 04/08/33 | | | | 130 | | | | 142,797 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,325,310 | |
| | | | |
Mongolia 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mongolia Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.650 | | | | 01/19/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 206,063 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.875 | | | | 06/05/29 | | | | 200 | | | | 202,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 408,335 | |
| | | | |
Montenegro 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Montenegro Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.250 | | | | 03/12/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 200,313 | |
| | | | |
Morocco 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Morocco Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.375 | | | | 12/15/27 | | | | 200 | | | | 175,400 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.000 | | | | 12/15/50 | | | | 400 | | | | 263,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 09/08/33 | | | | 400 | | | | 400,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.950 | | | | 03/08/28 | | | | 330 | | | | 327,360 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.500 | | | | 09/08/33 | | | | 595 | | | | 595,744 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,762,504 | |
| | | | |
Mozambique 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Mozambique International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.000 | | | | 09/15/31 | | | | 1,040 | | | | 868,400 | |
| | | | |
Nigeria 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.143 | | | | 02/23/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 175,687 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.696 | | | | 02/23/38 | | | | 200 | | | | 157,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.875 | | | | 02/16/32 | | | | 400 | | | | 350,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.747 | | | | 01/21/31 | | | | 400 | | | | 376,440 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.248 | | | | 01/21/49 | | | | 200 | | | | 178,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.696 | | | | 02/23/38 | | | | 200 | | | | 157,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 7.375 | | | | 09/28/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 165,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.500 | | | | 11/28/27 | | | | 900 | | | | 830,610 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Nigeria (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 8.250% | | | | 09/28/51 | | | | 250 | | | $ | 196,016 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 8.375 | | | | 03/24/29 | | | | 800 | | | | 758,200 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,345,453 | |
| | | | |
Oman 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Oman Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.750 | | | | 06/15/26 | | | | 410 | | | | 400,242 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.375 | | | | 03/08/27 | | | | 930 | | | | 912,795 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.625 | | | | 01/17/28 | | | | 1,480 | | | | 1,456,024 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 03/08/47 | | | | 1,025 | | | | 994,045 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.750 | | | | 10/28/27 | | | | 800 | | | | 818,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.000 | | | | 01/25/51 | | | | 600 | | | | 612,937 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.750 | | | | 01/17/48 | | | | 200 | | | | 197,830 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.000 | | | | 08/01/29 | | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,201,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,593,248 | |
| | | | |
Pakistan 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Pakistan Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.875 | | | | 12/05/27 | | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,026,132 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.250 | | | | 09/30/25 | | | | 500 | | | | 475,055 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 7.375 | | | | 04/08/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 158,688 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.000 | | | | 04/08/26 | | | | 810 | | | | 729,506 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 7.375 | | | | 04/08/31 | | | | 650 | | | | 515,734 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,905,115 | |
| | | | |
Panama 1.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Panama Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.160 | | | | 01/23/30 | | | | 200 | | | | 162,600 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.298 | | | | 01/19/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 149,313 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 04/16/50 | | | | 850 | | | | 546,125 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 04/01/56 | | | | 1,092 | | | | 678,405 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 01/19/63 | | | | 200 | | | | 122,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.700 | | | | 01/26/36 | | | | 695 | | | | 653,083 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.853 | | | | 03/28/54 | | | | 215 | | | | 187,386 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.500 | | | | 03/01/31 | | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,439,969 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.875 | | | | 03/01/57 | | | | 200 | | | | 196,250 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 27
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Panama (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Panama Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.000% | | | | 03/01/38 | | | | 200 | | | $ | 204,062 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.375 | | | | 04/01/29 | | | | 165 | | | | 180,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,519,624 | |
| | | | |
Papua New Guinea 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Papua New Guinea Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.375 | | | | 10/04/28 | | | | 220 | | | | 206,731 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 8.375 | | | | 10/04/28 | | | | 200 | | | | 187,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 394,669 | |
| | | | |
Paraguay 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Paraguay Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.700 | | | | 03/27/27 | | | | 200 | | | | 191,900 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.950 | | | | 04/28/31 | | | | 200 | | | | 187,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.100 | | | | 08/11/44 | | | | 700 | | | | 646,187 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.400 | | | | 03/30/50 | | | | 200 | | | | 166,563 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.000 | | | | 02/09/36 | | | | 200 | | | | 194,875 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,387,150 | |
| | | | |
Peru 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.780 | | | | 12/01/60 | | | | 490 | | | | 258,628 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.783 | | | | 01/23/31 | | | | 1,050 | | | | 874,125 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.000 | | | | 01/15/34 | | | | 1,055 | | | | 828,505 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.230 | | | | 07/28/2121 | | | | 110 | | | | 57,991 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.600 | | | | 01/15/72 | | | | 515 | | | | 313,506 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.625 | | | | 11/18/50 | | | | 502 | | | | 465,762 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.550 | | | | 03/14/37 | | | | 225 | | | | 233,226 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.750 | | | | 11/21/33 | | | | 670 | | | | 797,928 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,829,671 | |
| | | | |
Philippines 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.750 | | | | 04/28/41 | | | EUR | 265 | | | | 199,998 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 2.650 | | | | 12/10/45 | | | | 200 | | | | 123,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.200 | | | | 07/06/46 | | | | 200 | | | | 135,522 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.556 | | | | 09/29/32 | | | | 300 | | | | 260,906 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.700 | | | | 03/01/41 | | | | 600 | | | | 468,938 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Philippines (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.950% | | | | 01/20/40 | | | | 450 | | | $ | 366,891 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.200 | | | | 03/29/47 | | | | 700 | | | | 557,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.000 | | | | 07/17/33 | | | | 770 | | | | 744,494 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.609 | | | | 04/13/33 | | | | 200 | | | | 201,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.375 | | | | 10/23/34 | | | | 200 | | | | 213,625 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 01/14/31 | | | | 420 | | | | 472,762 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,745,386 | |
| | | | |
Poland 0.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.500 | | | | 04/04/53 | | | | 785 | | | | 742,696 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.500 | | | | 03/18/54 | | | | 580 | | | | 546,041 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 11/16/32 | | | | 230 | | | | 233,910 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,522,647 | |
| | | | |
Qatar 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Qatar Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.750 | | | | 04/16/30 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 934,650 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.500 | | | | 04/23/28 | | | | 500 | | | | 490,781 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.625 | | | | 06/02/46 | | | | 330 | | | | 287,822 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.817 | | | | 03/14/49 | | | | 220 | | | | 194,282 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.103 | | | | 04/23/48 | | | | 2,210 | | | | 2,038,725 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.400 | | | | 01/20/40 | | | | 100 | | | | 108,688 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.817 | | | | 03/14/49 | | | | 1,340 | | | | 1,183,354 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.103 | | | | 04/23/48 | | | | 200 | | | | 184,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,422,802 | |
| | | | |
Romania 2.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Romanian Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.125 | | | | 06/15/48 | | | | 180 | | | | 146,192 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.375 | | | | 01/30/34 | | | | 520 | | | | 507,650 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.625 | | | | 02/17/28 | | | | 1,080 | | | | 1,092,301 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.125 | | | | 01/17/33 | | | | 478 | | | | 492,937 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 7.625 | | | | 01/17/53 | | | | 426 | | | | 456,118 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 6.000 | | | | 05/25/34 | | | | 1,022 | | | | 976,291 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.000 | | | | 04/14/33 | | | EUR | 260 | | | | 207,757 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 2.125 | | | | 03/07/28 | | | EUR | 960 | | | | 938,389 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 3.875 | | | | 10/29/35 | | | EUR | 440 | | | | 394,989 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.125 | | | | 03/11/39 | | | EUR | 410 | | | | 362,074 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 29
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Romania (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Romanian Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.000% | | | | 09/27/26 | | | EUR | 490 | | | $ | 534,629 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.000 | | | | 05/25/34 | | | | 80 | | | | 76,422 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 6.625 | | | | 09/27/29 | | | EUR | 370 | | | | 424,153 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,609,902 | |
| | | | |
Russia 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.850 | | | | 11/20/32(d) | | | EUR | 300 | | | | 145,052 | |
| | | | |
Saudi Arabia 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Saudi Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.000 | | | | 01/16/34 | | | | 385 | | | | 370,851 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.250 | | | | 01/16/50 | | | | 400 | | | | 357,875 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.750 | | | | 01/16/54 | | | | 365 | | | | 340,363 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 5.000 | | | | 01/18/53 | | | | 600 | | | | 508,800 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.500 | | | | 10/26/46 | | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,031,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 4.625 | | | | 10/04/47 | | | | 1,470 | | | | 1,208,707 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.000 | | | | 04/17/49 | | | | 800 | | | | 691,480 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.250 | | | | 01/16/50 | | | | 480 | | | | 429,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,938,776 | |
| | | | |
Senegal 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Senegal Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.750 | | | | 03/13/28 | | | EUR | 570 | | | | 556,598 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.375 | | | | 06/08/37 | | | EUR | 685 | | | | 539,822 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 5.375 | | | | 06/08/37 | | | EUR | 100 | | | | 78,806 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,175,226 | |
| | | | |
Serbia 1.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Serbia International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 1.500 | | | | 06/26/29 | | | EUR | 1,235 | | | | 1,102,171 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 1.650 | | | | 03/03/33 | | | EUR | 1,045 | | | | 823,425 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 2.125 | | | | 12/01/30 | | | | 230 | | | | 178,969 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.250 | | | | 05/26/28 | | | | 600 | | | | 600,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.500 | | | | 09/26/33 | | | | 830 | | | | 827,925 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 1.000 | | | | 09/23/28 | | | EUR | 230 | | | | 206,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,739,125 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
South Africa 1.5% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.300% | | | | 10/12/28 | | | | 200 | | | $ | 178,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.850 | | | | 09/30/29 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 890,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 09/30/49 | | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,100,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.875 | | | | 06/22/30 | | | | 340 | | | | 312,800 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.875 | | | | 04/20/32 | | | | 600 | | | | 533,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.300 | | | | 04/20/52 | | | | 680 | | | | 573,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,588,300 | |
| | | | |
Sri Lanka 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 04/18/23(d) | | | | 400 | | | | 225,544 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.200 | | | | 05/11/27(d) | | | | 600 | | | | 339,066 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.350 | | | | 06/28/24(d) | | | | 630 | | | | 356,739 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.750 | | | | 04/18/28(d) | | | | 240 | | | | 135,026 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.825 | | | | 07/18/26(d) | | | | 1,150 | | | | 656,219 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.850 | | | | 11/03/25(d) | | | | 350 | | | | 201,289 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.550 | | | | 03/28/30(d) | | | | 440 | | | | 247,638 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.850 | | | | 03/14/29(d) | | | | 250 | | | | 140,965 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.750 | | | | 04/18/28(d) | | | | 200 | | | | 112,522 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.850 | | | | 03/14/24(d) | | | | 205 | | | | 115,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,530,599 | |
| | | | |
Turkey 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.250 | | | | 04/14/26 | | | | 400 | | | | 386,250 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.750 | | | | 01/26/26 | | | | 495 | | | | 482,922 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.875 | | | | 10/09/26 | | | | 620 | | | | 600,819 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.250 | | | | 03/13/30 | | | | 810 | | | | 728,241 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.750 | | | | 05/11/47 | | | | 600 | | | | 445,032 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.950 | | | | 01/15/31 | | | | 400 | | | | 366,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 03/25/27 | | | | 440 | | | | 432,289 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.000 | | | | 01/14/41 | | | | 200 | | | | 161,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.125 | | | | 10/24/28(a) | | | | 920 | | | | 893,366 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.875 | | | | 03/17/36 | | | | 699 | | | | 648,322 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.625 | | | | 05/15/34 | | | | 360 | | | | 356,063 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.125 | | | | 07/13/30 | | | | 1,245 | | | | 1,339,542 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.375 | | | | 03/14/29 | | | | 1,831 | | | | 1,984,346 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 31
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
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| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Turkey (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.375% | | | | 01/19/33 | | | | 600 | | | $ | 661,500 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.875 | | | | 01/15/28 | | | | 629 | | | | 690,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,176,788 | |
| | | | |
Ukraine 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Ukraine Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.375 | | | | 01/27/32(d) | | | EUR | 760 | | | | 189,385 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.750 | | | | 06/20/28(d) | | | EUR | 580 | | | | 163,657 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.253 | | | | 03/15/35(d) | | | | 250 | | | | 61,350 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.375 | | | | 09/25/34(d) | | | | 200 | | | | 49,420 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 09/01/25(d) | | | | 300 | | | | 93,750 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 09/01/26(d) | | | | 1,030 | | | | 295,610 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 09/01/27(d) | | | | 1,920 | | | | 541,440 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 09/01/28(d) | | | | 1,520 | | | | 426,284 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.750 | | | | 09/01/29(d) | | | | 520 | | | | 145,080 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.994 | | | | 02/01/26(d) | | | | 200 | | | | 63,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.750 | | | | 11/01/30(d) | | | | 1,665 | | | | 497,003 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 4.375 | | | | 01/27/32(d) | | | EUR | 100 | | | | 24,919 | |
Ukreximbank Via Biz Finance PLC, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.750 | | | | 01/22/25 | | | | 25 | | | | 23,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,574,023 | |
| | | | |
United Arab Emirates 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 3.125 | | | | 09/30/49 | | | | 800 | | | | 525,000 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 3.125 | | | | 09/30/49 | | | | 500 | | | | 328,125 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 3.875 | | | | 04/16/50 | | | | 200 | | | | 150,687 | |
Emirate of Dubai Government International Bonds, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN | | | 5.250 | | | | 01/30/43(a) | | | | 1,390 | | | | 1,276,194 | |
Finance Department Government of Sharjah, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 6.500 | | | | 11/23/32 | | | | 200 | | | | 202,325 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A | | | 6.500 | | | | 11/23/32 | | | | 355 | | | | 359,128 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN | | | 4.000 | | | | 07/28/50 | | | | 400 | | | | 248,375 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN | | | 4.000 | | | | 07/28/50 | | | | 200 | | | | 124,188 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,214,022 | |
| | | | |
Uruguay 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.125 | | | | 11/20/45 | | | | 120 | | | | 100,320 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Interest Rate | | | Maturity Date | | | Principal Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | |
SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Uruguay (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond, (cont’d.) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 4.975% | | | | 04/20/55 | | | | 800 | | | $ | 704,400 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.100 | | | | 06/18/50 | | | | 1,104 | | | | 1,004,088 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 7.625 | | | | 03/21/36 | | | | 870 | | | | 1,014,366 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 7.875% | | | 7.875 | | | | 01/15/33 | | | | 435 | | | | 506,639 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,329,813 | |
| | | | |
Venezuela 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Venezuela Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 9.250 | | | | 09/15/27(d) | | | | 1,670 | | | | 349,030 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 12.750 | | | | 08/23/22(d) | | | | 180 | | | | 37,620 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 386,650 | |
| | | | |
Zambia 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Zambia Government International Bond, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.500 | | | | 04/14/24(d) | | | | 1,610 | | | | 1,183,591 | |
Sr. Unsec’d. Notes | | | 8.970 | | | | 07/30/27(d) | | | | 600 | | | | 435,000 | |
Unsec’d. Notes | | | 5.375 | | | | 09/20/22(d) | | | | 200 | | | | 131,570 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,750,161 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS (cost $183,296,539) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 171,435,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION(h) 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $265,087) | | | 4.250 | | | | 09/30/24 | | | | 265 | | | | 263,748 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | Shares | | | | |
| | | | |
COMMON STOCK 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Jamaica | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Digicel International Finance Ltd. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(original Cost $1,536; purchased 01/30/24 - 02/08/24)*^(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(cost $1,536) | | | | | | | | | | | 853 | | | | 1,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS (cost $240,036,383) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 223,612,011 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 33
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Description | | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(wb) | | | 6,673,524 | | | $ | 6,673,524 | |
PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%) (cost $3,267,954; includes $3,254,183 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(wb) | | | 3,269,805 | | | | 3,268,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $9,941,478) | | | | | | | 9,941,694 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPTIONS PURCHASED*~ 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
(cost $59,639) | | | | | | | 27,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(cost $10,001,117) | | | | | | | 9,968,874 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS, BEFORE OPTIONS WRITTEN 99.5% | | | | | | | | |
(cost $250,037,500) | | | | | | | 233,580,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN*~ (0.1)% | | | | | | | | |
(premiums received $223,630) | | | | | | | (198,338 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS, NET OF OPTIONS WRITTEN 99.4% | | | | | | | | |
(cost $249,813,870) | | | | | | | 233,382,547 | |
Other assets in excess of liabilities(z) 0.6% | | | | | | | 1,384,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSETS 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 234,767,079 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:
BRL—Brazilian Real
CLP—Chilean Peso
CNH—Chinese Renminbi
COP—Colombian Peso
CZK—Czech Koruna
EUR—Euro
GBP—British Pound
HUF—Hungarian Forint
IDR—Indonesian Rupiah
INR—Indian Rupee
KRW—South Korean Won
MXN—Mexican Peso
MYR—Malaysian Ringgit
PEN—Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PHP—Philippine Peso
PLN—Polish Zloty
SGD—Singapore Dollar
THB—Thai Baht
TRY—Turkish Lira
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TWD—New Taiwanese Dollar
USD—US Dollar
ZAR—South African Rand
144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.
A—Annual payment frequency for swaps
BARC—Barclays Bank PLC
BNP—BNP Paribas S.A.
BOA—Bank of America, N.A.
BROIS—Brazil Overnight Index Swap
BUBOR—Budapest Interbank Offered Rate
CDX—Credit Derivative Index
CITI—Citibank, N.A.
CLOIS—Sinacofi Chile Interbank Rate Average
COOIS—Colombia Overnight Interbank Reference Rate
DB—Deutsche Bank AG
EMTN—Euro Medium Term Note
GMTN—Global Medium Term Note
GSI—Goldman Sachs International
HSBC—HSBC Bank PLC
JIBAR—Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate
JPM—JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
JPS—J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
KLIBOR—Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate
KWCDC—Korean Won Certificate of Deposit
M—Monthly payment frequency for swaps
MSI—Morgan Stanley & Co International PLC
MTN—Medium Term Note
OTC—Over-the-counter
PIK—Payment-in-Kind
PJSC—Public Joint-Stock Company
PRIBOR—Prague Interbank Offered Rate
Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps
S—Semiannual payment frequency for swaps
SCB—Standard Chartered Bank
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SSB—State Street Bank & Trust Company
T—Swap payment upon termination
TD—The Toronto-Dominion Bank
UAG—UBS AG
WIBOR—Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate
* | Non-income producing security. |
# | Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. |
~ | See tables subsequent to the Schedule of Investments for options detail. Options with maturity dates greater than one year from date of acquisition would be considered long-term investments. |
^ | Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $1,834 and 0.0% of net assets. |
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $3,114,364; cash collateral of $3,254,183 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the Fund may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities and such shortfall is remedied the following business day. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 35
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
(b) | Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment. |
(cc) | Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of April 30, 2024. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description. |
(d) | Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity. |
(f) | Indicates a restricted security that is acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $134,869. The aggregate value of $149,741 is 0.1% of net assets. |
(h) | Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for OTC derivatives. |
(s) | Represents zero coupon bond or principal only security. Rate represents yield to maturity at purchase date. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
(z) | Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments: |
Options Purchased:
OTC Traded
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Call/ Put | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Strike | | | Contracts | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | |
Currency Option EUR vs PLN | | Call | | DB | | 05/08/24 | | | 4.50 | | | — | | EUR | 1,191 | | | $ | 16 | |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Call | | CITI | | 05/23/24 | | | 6.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | 34 | |
Currency Option USD vs CNH | | Call | | MSI | | 12/20/24 | | | 7.25 | | | — | | | 1,176 | | | | 13,325 | |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | 05/20/24 | | | 20.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | 80 | |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | 05/21/24 | | | 21.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | 33 | |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | 05/21/24 | | | 21.00 | | | — | | | 351 | | | | 20 | |
Currency Option USD vs TRY | | Call | | BOA | | 05/15/24 | | | 34.50 | | | — | | | 1,181 | | | | 1,107 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Call | | CITI | | 06/25/24 | | | 19.80 | | | — | | | 1,413 | | | | 12,470 | |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Put | | MSI | | 05/23/24 | | | 4.50 | | | — | | | 1,423 | | | | — | |
Currency Option USD vs CLP | | Put | | CITI | | 05/17/24 | | | 850.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | 2 | |
Currency Option USD vs CNH | | Put | | MSI | | 12/20/24 | | | 6.00 | | | — | | | 1,176 | | | | 72 | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | MSI | | 05/06/24 | | | 3,400.00 | | | — | | | 1,160 | | | | — | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | DB | | 05/15/24 | | | 3,500.00 | | | — | | | 581 | | | | — | |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | 05/21/24 | | | 3,500.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | 3 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Options Purchased (continued):
OTC Traded
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Description | | Call/ Put | | | Counterparty | | | Expiration Date | | | Strike | | | Contracts | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
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Currency Option USD vs COP | | | Put | | | | CITI | | | | 05/28/24 | | | | 3,500.00 | | | — | | | 1,170 | | | $ | 12 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | | Put | | | | CITI | | | | 05/16/24 | | | | 17.00 | | | — | | | 292 | | | | 1 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | | Put | | | | MSI | | | | 05/30/24 | | | | 16.00 | | | — | | | 1,190 | | | | 2 | |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | | Put | | | | CITI | | | | 06/25/24 | | | | 15.00 | | | — | | | 1,413 | | | | 3 | |
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Total Options Purchased (cost $59,639) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 27,180 | |
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Options Written:
OTC Traded
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Description | | Call/ Put | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Strike | | | Contracts | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
Currency Option EUR vs PLN | | Call | | DB | | 05/08/24 | | | 4.28 | | | — | | | EUR 1,191 | | | $ | (12,335 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Call | | CITI | | 05/23/24 | | | 5.25 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | (4,176 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | 05/20/24 | | | 17.10 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | (7,338 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | 05/21/24 | | | 17.35 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | (4,419 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs MXN | | Call | | BOA | | 05/21/24 | | | 17.70 | | | — | | | 351 | | | | (1,316 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs TRY | | Call | | BOA | | 05/15/24 | | | 33.25 | | | — | | | 1,181 | | | | (4,886 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs BRL | | Put | | MSI | | 05/23/24 | | | 5.10 | | | — | | | 1,423 | | | | (4,535 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs CLP | | Put | | CITI | | 05/17/24 | | | 940.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | (2,211 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs CNH | | Put | | MSI | | 12/20/24 | | | 6.90 | | | — | | | 1,176 | | | | (5,432 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | MSI | | 05/06/24 | | | 4,100.00 | | | — | | | 1,160 | | | | (49,287 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | DB | | 05/15/24 | | | 3,865.00 | | | — | | | 581 | | | | (1,598 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | 05/21/24 | | | 3,900.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | (3,973 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | 05/28/24 | | | 3,950.00 | | | — | | | 585 | | | | (8,400 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 37
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Options Written (continued):
OTC Traded
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Description | | Call/ Put | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | | Strike | | | Contracts | | | Notional Amount (000)# | | | Value | |
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Currency Option USD vs COP | | Put | | CITI | | | 05/28/24 | | | | 4,000.00 | | | | — | | | | 585 | | | $ | (13,084 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | MSI | | | 05/30/24 | | | | 19.50 | | | | — | | | | 1,190 | | | | (47,715 | ) |
Currency Option USD vs ZAR | | Put | | CITI | | | 06/25/24 | | | | 18.80 | | | | — | | | | 1,413 | | | | (27,633 | ) |
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Total Options Written (premiums received $223,630) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (198,338 | ) |
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Futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024:
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Number of Contracts | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Current Notional Amount | | | Value / Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Positions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
100 | | 2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | Jun. 2024 | | | $ | 20,265,625 | | | | | | | $ | (207,402 | ) | | | | |
49 | | 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 5,264,438 | | | | | | | | (141,581 | ) | | | | |
25 | | 10 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Notes | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 2,755,469 | | | | | | | | (97,831 | ) | | | | |
16 | | 30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 1,913,000 | | | | | | | | (104,331 | ) | | | | |
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Short Positions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
38 | | 5 Year Euro-Bobl | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 4,721,656 | | | | | | | | 43,159 | | | | | |
42 | | 5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 4,399,172 | | | | | | | | 67,593 | | | | | |
39 | | 10 Year Euro-Bund | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 5,414,034 | | | | | | | | 80,048 | | | | | |
8 | | 20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 910,500 | | | | | | | | 46,238 | | | | | |
17 | | Euro Schatz Index | | | Jun. 2024 | | | | 1,906,948 | | | | | | | | 9,484 | | | | | |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024:
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Purchase Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value at Settlement Date | | | Current Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | |
Brazilian Real, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | CITI | | | | | BRL | | | | 14,660 | | | $ | 2,932,116 | | | $ | 2,822,211 | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | (109,905 | ) |
Expiring 06/04/24 | | DB | | | | | BRL | | | | 13,183 | | | | 2,559,319 | | | | 2,530,925 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | (28,394 | ) |
Chilean Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | CITI | | | | | CLP | | | | 305,314 | | | | 322,500 | | | | 317,865 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | (4,635 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | CITI | | | | | CLP | | | | 303,924 | | | | 322,500 | | | | 316,419 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | (6,081 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Purchase Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value at Settlement Date | | | Current Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chilean Peso (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | CLP | | | | 591,938 | | | $ | 625,000 | | | $ | 616,272 | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | (8,728 | ) |
Chinese Renminbi, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | CNH | | | | 7,842 | | | | 1,083,000 | | | | 1,083,800 | | | | | | | | 800 | | | | | | | | — | |
Colombian Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | COP | | | | 2,350,250 | | | | 595,000 | | | | 598,768 | | | | | | | | 3,768 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BNP | | | | | | | | COP | | | | 1,768,807 | | | | 446,630 | | | | 447,351 | | | | | | | | 721 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | COP | | | | 2,261,319 | | | | 574,000 | | | | 571,913 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (2,087 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | COP | | | | 5,213,334 | | | | 1,308,962 | | | | 1,318,511 | | | | | | | | 9,549 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | UAG | | | | | | | | COP | | | | 2,609,478 | | | | 662,000 | | | | 659,966 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (2,034 | ) |
Czech Koruna, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | 15,666 | | | | 667,000 | | | | 665,062 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,938 | ) |
Euro, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/07/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 1,796 | | | | 1,926,368 | | | | 1,917,215 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (9,153 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 272 | | | | 291,982 | | | | 291,296 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (686 | ) |
Hungarian Forint, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | 243,968 | | | | 656,000 | | | | 662,642 | | | | | | | | 6,642 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | 227,498 | | | | 618,000 | | | | 617,907 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (93 | ) |
Indian Rupee, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 93,393 | | | | 1,118,000 | | | | 1,116,629 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,371 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 84,545 | | | | 1,013,000 | | | | 1,010,840 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (2,160 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 95,122 | | | | 1,137,000 | | | | 1,137,297 | | | | | | | | 297 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 142,395 | | | | 1,713,981 | | | | 1,702,508 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (11,473 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 84,359 | | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,008,612 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,388 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 86,446 | | | | 1,036,000 | | | | 1,033,568 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (2,432 | ) |
Indonesian Rupiah, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | 9,034,968 | | | | 582,000 | | | | 554,817 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (27,183 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | 64,138,783 | | | | 4,130,205 | | | | 3,938,616 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (191,589 | ) |
Mexican Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | 57,348 | | | | 3,388,033 | | | | 3,320,565 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (67,468 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | 12,843 | | | | 759,000 | | | | 743,650 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (15,350 | ) |
New Taiwanese Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 34,334 | | | | 1,078,000 | | | | 1,053,006 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (24,994 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 32,650 | | | | 1,024,000 | | | | 1,001,357 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (22,643 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 31,153 | | | | 981,000 | | | | 955,426 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (25,574 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 40,439 | | | | 1,277,000 | | | | 1,240,236 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (36,764 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 37,041 | | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 1,136,032 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (23,968 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | SCB | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 35,543 | | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,090,076 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (39,924 | ) |
Peruvian Nuevo Sol, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | 259 | | | | 70,000 | | | | 68,824 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,176 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | SCB | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | 3,096 | | | | 837,917 | | | | 821,964 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (15,953 | ) |
Philippine Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 151,021 | | | | 2,726,262 | | | | 2,611,846 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (114,416 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 39
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Purchase Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value at Settlement Date | | | Current Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Philippine Peso (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 45,170 | | | $ | 798,000 | | | $ | 781,200 | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | (16,800 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 27,914 | | | | 487,582 | | | | 482,761 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (4,821 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 27,947 | | | | 489,418 | | | | 483,338 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (6,080 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 64,680 | | | | 1,141,000 | | | | 1,118,619 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (22,381 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 177,286 | | | | 3,203,430 | | | | 3,066,079 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (137,351 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | SCB | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 71,520 | | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,236,905 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (28,095 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | SCB | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 53,100 | | | | 959,000 | | | | 918,346 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (40,654 | ) |
Polish Zloty, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | BARC | | | | | | | | PLN | | | | 1,920 | | | | 482,869 | | | | 472,976 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (9,893 | ) |
Singapore Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BNP | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | 343 | | | | 256,000 | | | | 251,703 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (4,297 | ) |
South African Rand, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BNP | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | 41,574 | | | | 2,204,800 | | | | 2,199,806 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (4,994 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | 1,812 | | | | 94,000 | | | | 95,898 | | | | | | | | 1,898 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | ZAR | | | | 36,794 | | | | 1,960,700 | | | | 1,946,860 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (13,840 | ) |
South Korean Won, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 771,484 | | | | 583,000 | | | | 558,027 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (24,973 | ) |
Thai Baht, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | THB | | | | 21,119 | | | | 583,000 | | | | 572,152 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (10,848 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 56,269,574 | | | $ | 55,168,662 | | | | | | | | 23,675 | | | | | | | | (1,124,587 | ) |
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Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value at Settlement Date | | | Current Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazilian Real, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | CITI | | | | | | | BRL | | | | 1,477 | | | $ | 296,000 | | | $ | 284,401 | | | | | | | $ | 11,599 | | | | | | | $ | — | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | DB | | | | | | | BRL | | | | 13,183 | | | | 2,566,219 | | | | 2,537,809 | | | | | | | | 28,410 | | | | | | | | — | |
British Pound, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | SCB | | | | | | | GBP | | | | 102 | | | | 130,039 | | | | 127,890 | | | | | | | | 2,149 | | | | | | | | — | |
Chilean Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | MSI | | | | | | | CLP | | | | 896,256 | | | | 913,000 | | | | 933,101 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (20,101 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | MSI | | | | | | | CLP | | | | 545,961 | | | | 559,000 | | | | 568,405 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (9,405 | ) |
Expiring 06/21/24 | | TD | | | | | | | CLP | | | | 842,022 | | | | 887,740 | | | | 876,636 | | | | | | | | 11,104 | | | | | | | | — | |
Chinese Renminbi, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | CITI | | | | | | | CNH | | | | 9,277 | | | | 1,281,000 | | | | 1,282,203 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,203 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | HSBC | | | | | | | CNH | | | | 13,195 | | | | 1,823,244 | | | | 1,823,672 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (428 | ) |
Colombian Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 05/03/24 | | DB | | | | | | | COP | | | | 2,350,250 | | | | 595,000 | | | | 598,768 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (3,768 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | BNP | | | | | | | COP | | | | 3,665,559 | | | | 937,000 | | | | 927,061 | | | | | | | | 9,939 | | | | | | | | — | |
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Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value at Settlement Date | | | Current Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Colombian Peso (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | COP | | | | 2,509,613 | | | $ | 648,000 | | | $ | 634,709 | | | | | | | $ | 13,291 | | | | | | | $ | — | |
Czech Koruna, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | BARC | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | 59,291 | | | | 2,511,856 | | | | 2,517,077 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (5,221 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | BARC | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | 15,267 | | | | 643,000 | | | | 648,145 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (5,145 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | 25,434 | | | | 1,076,044 | | | | 1,079,738 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (3,694 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | CZK | | | | 41,025 | | | | 1,723,278 | | | | 1,741,630 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (18,352 | ) |
Euro, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | BNP | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 4,715 | | | | 5,037,586 | | | | 5,049,102 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (11,516 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 4,496 | | | | 4,854,784 | | | | 4,814,449 | | | | | | | | 40,335 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 549 | | | | 585,967 | | | | 587,948 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,981 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 272 | | | | 292,381 | | | | 291,296 | | | | | | | | 1,085 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | SSB | | | | | | | | EUR | | | | 4,073 | | | | 4,442,033 | | | | 4,361,988 | | | | | | | | 80,045 | | | | | | | | — | |
Hungarian Forint, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | BARC | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | 375,273 | | | | 1,007,416 | | | | 1,019,277 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (11,861 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | 789,204 | | | | 2,182,881 | | | | 2,143,556 | | | | | | | | 39,325 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | 375,273 | | | | 1,006,767 | | | | 1,019,277 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (12,510 | ) |
Expiring 07/19/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | HUF | | | | 208,986 | | | | 573,428 | | | | 567,626 | | | | | | | | 5,802 | | | | | | | | — | |
Indian Rupee, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 87,454 | | | | 1,052,000 | | | | 1,045,625 | | | | | | | | 6,375 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 85,724 | | | | 1,031,000 | | | | 1,024,937 | | | | | | | | 6,063 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | INR | | | | 84,386 | | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,008,933 | | | | | | | | 1,067 | | | | | | | | — | |
Indonesian Rupiah, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | 6,650,910 | | | | 420,000 | | | | 408,417 | | | | | | | | 11,583 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | IDR | | | | 16,823,180 | | | | 1,034,000 | | | | 1,033,073 | | | | | | | | 927 | | | | | | | | — | |
Mexican Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | 10,236 | | | | 591,000 | | | | 592,709 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (1,709 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | 14,450 | | | | 860,000 | | | | 836,704 | | | | | | | | 23,296 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | 6,388 | | | | 382,000 | | | | 369,891 | | | | | | | | 12,109 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | MXN | | | | 6,411 | | | | 382,000 | | | | 371,213 | | | | | | | | 10,787 | | | | | | | | — | |
New Taiwanese Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 37,262 | | | | 1,143,000 | | | | 1,142,790 | | | | | | | | 210 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 14,977 | | | | 460,319 | | | | 459,330 | | | | | | | | 989 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 156,472 | | | | 5,014,178 | | | | 4,798,885 | | | | | | | | 215,293 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | TWD | | | | 26,221 | | | | 805,682 | | | | 804,175 | | | | | | | | 1,507 | | | | | | | | — | |
Peruvian Nuevo Sol, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BARC | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | 2,024 | | | | 534,732 | | | | 537,278 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (2,546 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | 3,424 | | | | 930,000 | | | | 908,875 | | | | | | | | 21,125 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | PEN | | | | 3,136 | | | | 837,000 | | | | 832,415 | | | | | | | | 4,585 | | | | | | | | — | |
Philippine Peso, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 53,935 | | | | 932,000 | | | | 932,779 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (779 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 53,644 | | | | 959,000 | | | | 927,742 | | | | | | | | 31,258 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 58,374 | | | | 1,013,000 | | | | 1,009,555 | | | | | | | | 3,445 | | | | | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Sale Contracts | | Counterparty | | | | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value at Settlement Date | | | Current Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Philippine Peso (cont’d.), | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | SCB | | | | | | | | PHP | | | | 55,873 | | | $ | 970,000 | | | $ | 966,298 | | | | | | | $ | 3,702 | | | | | | | $ | — | |
Singapore Dollar, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | BOA | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | 1,463 | | | | 1,087,000 | | | | 1,074,512 | | | | | | | | 12,488 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | 2,504 | | | | 1,841,000 | | | | 1,839,038 | | | | | | | | 1,962 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | 2,150 | | | | 1,614,485 | | | | 1,578,727 | | | | | | | | 35,758 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | 1,429 | | | | 1,066,000 | | | | 1,049,139 | | | | | | | | 16,861 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | SSB | | | | | | | | SGD | | | | 1,683 | | | | 1,249,000 | | | | 1,235,628 | | | | | | | | 13,372 | | | | | | | | — | |
South Korean Won, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 1,429,434 | | | | 1,090,655 | | | | 1,033,934 | | | | | | | | 56,721 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 1,512,223 | | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,093,816 | | | | | | | | 36,184 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 1,246,314 | | | | 927,000 | | | | 901,480 | | | | | | | | 25,520 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | HSBC | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 1,088,741 | | | | 787,000 | | | | 787,504 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (504 | ) |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 969,579 | | | | 718,000 | | | | 701,313 | | | | | | | | 16,687 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | KRW | | | | 778,713 | | | | 583,000 | | | | 563,256 | | | | | | | | 19,744 | | | | | | | | — | |
Thai Baht, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | CITI | | | | | | | | THB | | | | 17,461 | | | | 488,000 | | | | 473,049 | | | | | | | | 14,951 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | GSI | | | | | | | | THB | | | | 40,105 | | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,086,549 | | | | | | | | 28,451 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | JPM | | | | | | | | THB | | | | 27,053 | | | | 762,000 | | | | 732,936 | | | | | | | | 29,064 | | | | | | | | — | |
Expiring 06/20/24 | | | MSI | | | | | | | | THB | | | | 75,581 | | | | 2,129,506 | | | | 2,047,678 | | | | | | | | 81,828 | | | | | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 73,522,220 | | | $ | 72,645,947 | | | | | | | | 986,996 | | | | | | | | (110,723 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,010,671 | | | | | | | $ | (1,235,310 | ) |
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Credit default swap agreement outstanding at April 30, 2024:
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Reference Entity/ Obligation | | Termination Date | | Fixed Rate | | Notional Amount (000)#(3) | | | Implied Credit Spread at April 30, 2024(4) | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2): | | | | | |
CDX.EM.36.V3 | | 12/20/26 | | 1.000%(Q) | | | 11,040 | | | 1.236% | | | | | | $ | (57,448 | ) | | | | | | $ | (50,721 | ) | | | | | | $ | 6,727 | | | | | |
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The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.
(1) | If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional |
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| amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(2) | If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(3) | Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement. |
(4) | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024:
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Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements: | | | | | |
BRL | | | 4,565 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 9.957%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (24,292 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (24,292 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,676 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.000%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (18,816 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (18,816 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 10,979 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.750%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (16,222 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (16,222 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 6,159 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 10.788%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,570 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (3,570 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 342 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 11.120%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | 1,927 | | | | | | | | | | | | (265 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (2,192 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 7,258 | | | | 01/04/27 | | | 12.640%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(1)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | (44,025 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (69,331 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (25,306 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 3,272 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 10.373%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (29,264 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (29,264 | ) | | | | |
BRL | | | 2,968 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 10.375%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (26,545 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (26,545 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
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Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | |
BRL | | | 3,988 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 10.960%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(1)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | $ | 3,022 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 13,348 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10,326 | | | | | |
BRL | | | 1,592 | | | | 01/02/29 | | | 11.420%(T) | | 1 Day BROIS(2)(T)/ 0.040% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,168 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,168 | | | | | |
CLP | | | 1,523,050 | | | | 06/21/26 | | | 5.545%(S) | | 1 Day CLOIS(1)(S)/ 6.500% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (7,933 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (7,933 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 5,238,410 | | | | 12/20/25 | | | 9.702%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(1)(Q)/ 11.397% | | | | | 34 | | | | | | | | | | | | (10,498 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (10,532 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 835,888 | | | | 09/20/28 | | | 7.440%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(2)(Q)/ 11.397% | | | | | (1,728 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (7,870 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (6,142 | ) | | | | |
COP | | | 951,638 | | | | 12/20/28 | | | 7.865%(Q) | | 1 Day COOIS(2)(Q)/ 11.397% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (5,266 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (5,266 | ) | | | | |
CZK | | | 19,526 | | | | 06/21/25 | | | 5.919%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(1)(S)/ 5.180% | | | | | 147 | | | | | | | | | | | | (32,022 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (32,169 | ) | | | | |
CZK | | | 29,580 | | | | 03/20/26 | | | 4.495%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(1)(S)/ 5.180% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,995 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,995 | | | | | |
CZK | | | 7,500 | | | | 09/20/33 | | | 4.225%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.180% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,473 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,473 | | | | | |
CZK | | | 7,214 | | | | 12/20/33 | | | 4.290%(A) | | 6 Month PRIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.180% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,146 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (1,146 | ) | | | | |
HUF | | | 317,176 | | | | 03/20/26 | | | 6.195%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(1)(S)/ 7.280% | | | | | (5,615 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 15,231 | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,846 | | | | | |
HUF | | | 258,430 | | | | 06/19/26 | | | 6.880%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(1)(S)/ 7.280% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 592 | | | | | | | | | | | | 592 | | | | | |
HUF | | | 145,770 | | | | 12/20/33 | | | 7.420%(A) | | 6 Month BUBOR(2)(S)/ 7.280% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,058 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,058 | | | | | |
KRW | | | 400,000 | | | | 09/21/27 | | | 3.639%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(1)(Q)/ 3.570% | | | | | (3,603 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (972 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 2,631 | | | | | |
KRW | | | 870,000 | | | | 12/21/27 | | | 4.197%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/ 3.570% | | | | | 27,646 | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,766 | | | | | | | | | | | | (12,880 | ) | | | | |
KRW | | | 600,000 | | | | 03/15/28 | | | 2.965%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/ 3.570% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (9,330 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (9,330 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
|
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | |
KRW | | | 2,028,148 | | | | 03/15/28 | | | 3.100%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(1)(Q)/ 3.570% | | | | $ | 56,772 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 24,065 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (32,707 | ) | | | | |
KRW | | | 400,602 | | | | 12/20/28 | | | 3.830%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(1)(Q)/ 3.570% | | | | | (3,000 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (3,881 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (881 | ) | | | | |
KRW | | | 842,165 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | 3.390%(Q) | | 3 Month KWCDC(2)(Q)/ 3.570% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,610 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (3,610 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 13,205 | | | | 12/15/27 | | | 8.950%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | 5,191 | | | | | | | | | | | | (24,196 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (29,387 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 3,279 | | | | 03/08/28 | | | 8.475%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | 6,047 | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,002 | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,955 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 13,610 | | | | 09/13/28 | | | 8.658%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | (7,790 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (33,958 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (26,168 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 10,366 | | | | 12/13/28 | | | 8.570%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | 8,363 | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,911 | | | | | | | | | | | | 19,548 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 18,750 | | | | 03/14/29 | | | 8.463%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (55,330 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (55,330 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 9,340 | | | | 03/14/29 | | | 8.484%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (27,111 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (27,111 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 3,166 | | | | 03/14/29 | | | 8.652%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(2)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (7,967 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (7,967 | ) | | | | |
MXN | | | 27,515 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.357%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | 4,954 | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,511 | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,557 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 22,410 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.565%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,413 | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,413 | | | | | |
MXN | | | 22,694 | | | | 06/13/29 | | | 9.727%(M) | | 28 Day Mexican Interbank Rate(1)(M)/ 11.240% | | | | | (4,673 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (3,941 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 732 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 6,830 | | | | 06/21/25 | | | 6.021%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | 4,201 | | | | | | | | | | | | (54,611 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (58,812 | ) | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 45
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PLN | | | 1,204 | | | 06/15/27 | | 4.970%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | $ | (10,834 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,970 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 13,804 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 2,826 | | | 09/21/27 | | 5.487%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (21,323 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (21,323 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 5,393 | | | 09/21/27 | | 6.547%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | 1,194 | | | | | | | | | | | | (91,580 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (92,774 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 1,175 | | | 10/06/27 | | 6.826%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,975 | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,975 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 460 | | | 10/25/27 | | 7.900%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,397 | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,397 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 18 | | | 12/21/27 | | 6.845%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | 197 | | | | | | | | | | | | 231 | | | | | | | | | | | | 34 | | | | | |
PLN | | | 7,428 | | | 12/20/28 | | 4.087%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(2)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | (34,738 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (99,000 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (64,262 | ) | | | | |
PLN | | | 191 | | | 06/19/29 | | 4.812%(A) | | 6 Month WIBOR(1)(S)/ 5.870% | | | | | 866 | | | | | | | | | | | | 872 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 52,851 | | | 09/21/27 | | 7.490%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | 49,954 | | | | | | | | | | | | 91,793 | | | | | | | | | | | | 41,839 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 26,104 | | | 09/21/27 | | 7.995%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | (3,506 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (24,079 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (20,573 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 10,122 | | | 12/21/27 | | 8.860%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | (2,875 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (4,417 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (1,542 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 14,361 | | | 03/15/28 | | 7.766%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | (35,423 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (22,795 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 12,628 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 6,182 | | | 06/21/28 | | 8.455%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | (670 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 2,862 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,532 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 15,630 | | | 09/20/28 | | 8.415%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (10,433 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (10,433 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 3,548 | | | 12/20/28 | | 9.085%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,064 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (2,064 | ) | | | | |
ZAR | | | 16,410 | | | 03/20/29 | | 8.160%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,927 | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,927 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 12,123 | | | 06/19/29 | | 8.735%(Q) | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | (1,102 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 5,774 | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,876 | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at April 30, 2024 (continued):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | | Floating Rate | | Value at Trade Date | | | Value at April 30, 2024 | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 7,137 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | | 8.930%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 455 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 455 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 6,810 | | | | 06/19/29 | | | | 8.933%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(1)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 398 | | | | | | | | | | | | 398 | | | | | |
ZAR | | | 5,396 | | | | 11/10/32 | | | | 9.160%(Q) | | | 3 Month JIBAR(2)(Q)/ 8.350% | | | | | (16 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (10,340 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (10,324 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10,917 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (453,791 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (464,708 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000)# | | | Termination Date | | | Fixed Rate | | Floating Rate | | Fair Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid(Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Counterparty | |
| | | | | |
OTC Interest Rate Swap Agreement: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MYR | | | 4,300 | | | | 06/21/28 | | | 3.598%(Q) | | 3 Month KLIBOR(2)(Q)/ 3.590% | | | | | | $ | (5,423 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (5,423 | ) | | | | | | | GSI | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate. |
(2) | The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate. |
Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Premiums Paid | | Premiums Received | | Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized Depreciation |
| | | | |
OTC Swap Agreements | | $— | | $— | | $— | | | $(5,423 | ) |
Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:
Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | |
Broker | | Cash and/or Foreign Currency | | Securities Market Value |
| | |
JPS | | | $ | 2,773,000 | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Fair Value Measurements:
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 47
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jamaica | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,834 | |
Convertible Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | | — | | | | 1,092 | | | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Azerbaijan | | | — | | | | 806,175 | | | | — | |
Bahrain | | | — | | | | 528,906 | | | | — | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 1,785,628 | | | | — | |
Chile | | | — | | | | 2,945,894 | | | | — | |
China | | | — | | | | 879,757 | | | | — | |
Colombia | | | — | | | | 1,659,376 | | | | — | |
Costa Rica | | | — | | | | 197,688 | | | | — | |
Guatemala | | | — | | | | 707,578 | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 430,250 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 3,451,655 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 5,095,382 | | | | — | |
Israel | | | — | | | | 1,245,709 | | | | — | |
Jamaica | | | — | | | | 147,907 | | | | — | |
Kazakhstan | | | — | | | | 2,007,000 | | | | — | |
Kuwait | | | — | | | | 462,531 | | | | — | |
Macau | | | — | | | | 553,057 | | | | — | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 2,318,029 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | — | | | | 11,227,412 | | | | — | |
Morocco | | | — | | | | 423,657 | | | | — | |
Panama | | | — | | | | 755,703 | | | | — | |
Peru | | | — | | | | 1,509,250 | | | | — | |
Philippines | | | — | | | | 150,777 | | | | — | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 387,750 | | | | — | |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 1,023,200 | | | | — | |
Saudi Arabia | | | — | | | | 1,323,434 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 3,856,869 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 418,688 | | | | — | |
Trinidad & Tobago | | | — | | | | 209,063 | | | | — | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 193,188 | | | | — | |
Ukraine | | | — | | | | 312,197 | | | | — | |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 4,257,724 | | | | — | |
Venezuela | | | — | | | | 198,388 | | | | — | |
Vietnam | | | — | | | | 439,817 | | | | — | |
Sovereign Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Angola | | | — | | | | 5,396,721 | | | | — | |
Argentina | | | — | | | | 4,899,289 | | | | — | |
Bahrain | | | — | | | | 3,708,276 | | | | — | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 7,260,066 | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sovereign Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cameroon | | $ | — | | | $ | 262,189 | | | $ | — | |
Chile | | | — | | | | 1,136,113 | | | | — | |
Colombia | | | — | | | | 7,628,227 | | | | — | |
Congo (Republic) | | | — | | | | 174,143 | | | | — | |
Costa Rica | | | — | | | | 3,179,120 | | | | — | |
Dominican Republic | | | — | | | | 8,626,559 | | | | — | |
Ecuador | | | — | | | | 4,189,579 | | | | — | |
Egypt | | | — | | | | 6,600,854 | | | | — | |
El Salvador | | | — | | | | 2,398,078 | | | | — | |
Gabon | | | — | | | | 1,521,573 | | | | — | |
Ghana | | | — | | | | 2,745,497 | | | | — | |
Guatemala | | | — | | | | 2,651,497 | | | | — | |
Honduras | | | — | | | | 378,400 | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 6,768,704 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 512,743 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 5,905,311 | | | | — | |
Ivory Coast | | | — | | | | 3,793,594 | | | | — | |
Jamaica | | | — | | | | 1,338,513 | | | | — | |
Jordan | | | — | | | | 1,694,878 | | | | — | |
Kazakhstan | | | — | | | | 219,125 | | | | — | |
Kenya | | | — | | | | 851,748 | | | | — | |
Lebanon | | | — | | | | 205,837 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | — | | | | 5,325,310 | | | | — | |
Mongolia | | | — | | | | 408,335 | | | | — | |
Montenegro | | | — | | | | 200,313 | | | | — | |
Morocco | | | — | | | | 1,762,504 | | | | — | |
Mozambique | | | — | | | | 868,400 | | | | — | |
Nigeria | | | — | | | | 3,345,453 | | | | — | |
Oman | | | — | | | | 6,593,248 | | | | — | |
Pakistan | | | — | | | | 2,905,115 | | | | — | |
Panama | | | — | | | | 4,519,624 | | | | — | |
Papua New Guinea | | | — | | | | 394,669 | | | | — | |
Paraguay | | | — | | | | 1,387,150 | | | | — | |
Peru | | | — | | | | 3,829,671 | | | | — | |
Philippines | | | — | | | | 3,745,386 | | | | — | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 1,522,647 | | | | — | |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 5,422,802 | | | | — | |
Romania | | | — | | | | 6,609,902 | | | | — | |
Russia | | | — | | | | 145,052 | | | | — | |
Saudi Arabia | | | — | | | | 5,938,776 | | | | — | |
Senegal | | | — | | | | 1,175,226 | | | | — | |
Serbia | | | — | | | | 3,739,125 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 3,588,300 | | | | — | |
Sri Lanka | | | — | | | | 2,530,599 | | | | — | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 10,176,788 | | | | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund 49
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | | | | Level 3 | |
Investments in Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sovereign Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ukraine | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,574,023 | | | | | | | $ | — | |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 3,214,022 | | | | | | | | — | |
Uruguay | | | — | | | | 3,329,813 | | | | | | | | — | |
Venezuela | | | — | | | | 386,650 | | | | | | | | — | |
Zambia | | | — | | | | 1,750,161 | | | | | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Obligation | | | — | | | | 263,748 | | | | | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds | | | 9,941,694 | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | |
Options Purchased | | | — | | | | 27,180 | | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 9,941,694 | | | $ | 223,637,357 | | | | | | | $ | 1,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options Written | | $ | — | | | $ | (198,338 | ) | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Other Financial Instruments* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 246,522 | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | — | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | 1,010,671 | | | | | | | | — | |
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement | | | — | | | | 6,727 | | | | | | | | — | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | 232,165 | | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 246,522 | | | $ | 1,249,563 | | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (551,145 | ) | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | — | |
OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (1,235,310 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements | | | — | | | | (696,873 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
OTC Interest Rate Swap Agreement | | | — | | | | (5,423 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | (551,145 | ) | | $ | (1,937,606 | ) | | | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value. |
Industry Classification:
The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | | | |
Sovereign Bonds | | | 73.0 | % |
Oil & Gas | | | 8.1 | |
| | | | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds (1.4% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan) | | | 4.3 | % |
Electric | | | 3.7 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Industry Classification (continued):
| | | | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 1.7 | % |
Mining | | | 1.6 | |
Pipelines | | | 1.3 | |
Commercial Services | | | 1.1 | |
Chemicals | | | 0.8 | |
Banks | | | 0.7 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.4 | |
Telecommunications | | | 0.3 | |
Lodging | | | 0.3 | |
Transportation | | | 0.3 | |
Foods | | | 0.2 | |
Internet | | | 0.2 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.2 | |
Building Materials | | | 0.2 | |
Computers | | | 0.2 | |
Investment Companies | | | 0.1 | |
Entertainment | | | 0.1 | |
Media | | | 0.1 | |
Retail | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligation | | | 0.1 | % |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.1 | |
Energy-Alternate Sources | | | 0.1 | |
Gas | | | 0.1 | |
Beverages | | | 0.1 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 0.0 | * |
Real Estate | | | 0.0 | * |
Options Purchased | | | 0.0 | * |
Wireless Telecommunication Services | | | 0.0 | * |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 99.5 | |
Options Written | | | (0.1 | ) |
Other assets in excess of liabilities | | | 0.6 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:
The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.
Fair values of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
| | | | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Credit contracts | | Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps | | $ | 6,727* | | | — | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Unaffiliated investments | | | 27,180 | | | Options written outstanding, at value | | | 198,338 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,010,671 | | | Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,235,310 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
| | | | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
| | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | Due from/to broker-variation margin futures | | $ | 246,522 | * | | Due from/to broker-variation margin futures | | $ | 551,145 | * |
Interest rate contracts | | Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps | | | 232,165 | * | | Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps | | | 696,873 | * |
Interest rate contracts | | — | | | — | | | Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 5,423 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | $ | 1,523,265 | | | | | $ | 2,687,089 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2024 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
| |
| | | | | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Options Purchased(1) | | | Options Written | | | Futures | | | Forward & Cross Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Swaps | |
Credit contracts | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | (100,428 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | | | | | (244,783 | ) | | | | | | | 915,606 | | | | — | | | | | | | | (305,081 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Interest rate contracts | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | 194,611 | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | (34,640 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | $ | (244,783 | ) | | | | | | $ | 915,606 | | | $ | 194,611 | | | | | | | $ | (305,081 | ) | | | | | | $ | (135,068 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | Included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions in the Statement of Operations. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | |
| |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments, carried at fair value | | Options Purchased(2) | | | Options Written | | | Futures | | | Forward & Cross Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Swaps | |
Credit contracts | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | $ | (25,842 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | | | | | (4,944 | ) | | | | | | | (43,463 | ) | | | — | | | | | | | | (314,987 | ) | | | | | | | — | |
Interest rate contracts | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | (138,721 | ) | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | 97,263 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | $ | (4,944 | ) | | | | | | $ | (43,463 | ) | | $ | (138,721 | ) | | | | | | $ | (314,987 | ) | | | | | | $ | 71,421 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2) | Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statement of Operations. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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For the six months ended April 30, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:
| | | | |
Derivative Contract Type | | Average Volume of Derivative Activities* |
| |
Options Purchased (1) | | | $ 44,588 | |
| |
Options Written (2) | | | 18,323,073 | |
| |
Futures Contracts - Long Positions (2) | | | 32,487,344 | |
| |
Futures Contracts - Short Positions (2) | | | 16,228,022 | |
| |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (3) | | | 48,966,801 | |
| |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (3) | | | 71,096,456 | |
| |
Cross Currency Exchange Contracts (4) | | | 349,592 | |
| |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements (2) | | | 54,148,816 | |
| |
Credit Default Swap Agreements - Buy Protection (2) | | | 3,486,667 | |
| |
Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (2) | | | 3,680,000 | |
* | Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended April 30, 2024. |
(2) | Notional Amount in USD. |
(3) | Value at Settlement Date. |
Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:
The Fund invested in OTC derivatives and entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives and financial instruments/transactions where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.
Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Description | | Gross Market Value of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | | | | | Collateral Pledged/(Received)(2) | | Net Amount |
| | | | |
Securities on Loan | | $3,114,364 | | | | | | $(3,114,364) | | $— |
Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets(1) | | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities(1) | | | Net Amounts of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | | | Collateral Pledged/(Received)(2) | | | Net Amount | |
BARC | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (34,666 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (34,666 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (34,666 | ) | | | | |
BNP | | | | | | | 10,660 | | | | | | | | | | | | (20,807 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (10,147 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (10,147 | ) | | | | |
BOA | | | | | | | 68,553 | | | | | | | | | | | | (209,852 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (141,299 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (141,299 | ) | | | | |
CITI | | | | | | | 186,204 | | | | | | | | | | | | (330,185 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (143,981 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (143,981 | ) | | | | |
DB | | | | | | | 28,426 | | | | | | | | | | | | (46,095 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (17,669 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (17,669 | ) | | | | |
GSI | | | | | | | 318,474 | | | | | | | | | | | | (31,773 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 286,701 | | | | | | | | | | | | (286,701 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | |
HSBC | | | | | | | 74,640 | | | | | | | | | | | | (35,253 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 39,387 | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 39,387 | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets(1) | | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities(1) | | | Net Amounts of Recognized Assets/(Liabilities) | | | Collateral Pledged/(Received)(2) | | | Net Amount | |
JPM | | | | | | $ | 55,318 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (35,335 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,983 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,983 | | | | | |
MSI | | | | | | | 185,204 | | | | | | | | | | | | (568,445 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (383,241 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 383,241 | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | |
SCB | | | | | | | 5,851 | | | | | | | | | | | | (124,626 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (118,775 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (118,775 | ) | | | | |
SSB | | | | | | | 93,417 | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 93,417 | | | | | | | | | | | | (20,879 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | 72,538 | | | | | |
TD | | | | | | | 11,104 | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,104 | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,104 | | | | | |
UAG | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,034 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (2,034 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,034 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,037,851 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,439,071 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | (401,220 | ) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 75,661 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (325,559 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(2) | Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | |
| |
Assets | | | | |
| |
Investments at value, including securities on loan of $3,114,364: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $240,096,022) | | $ | 223,639,191 | |
Affiliated investments (cost $9,941,478) | | | 9,941,694 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $19,495) | | | 19,524 | |
Cash segregated for counterparty - OTC | | | 139,000 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 3,228,718 | |
Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives | | | 2,773,000 | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,010,671 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 263,983 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 21,477 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 8,973 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Assets | | | 241,046,231 | |
| | | | |
| |
Liabilities | | | | |
| |
Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan | | | 3,254,183 | |
Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 1,235,310 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 1,195,916 | |
Options written outstanding, at value (premiums received $223,630) | | | 198,338 | |
Payable for Fund shares purchased | | | 155,517 | |
Management fee payable | | | 102,473 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 54,893 | |
Due to broker—variation margin swaps | | | 37,492 | |
Dividends payable | | | 26,478 | |
Due to broker—variation margin futures | | | 11,525 | |
Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements | | | 5,423 | |
Directors’ fees payable | | | 1,168 | |
Affiliated transfer agent fee payable | | | 406 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 30 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total Liabilities | | | 6,279,152 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets | | $ | 234,767,079 | |
| | | | |
| |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets were comprised of: | | | | |
Common stock, at par | | $ | 343 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 281,798,657 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (47,031,921 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net assets, April 30, 2024 | | $ | 234,767,079 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
as of April 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, | | | | | | | | |
($121,784 ÷ 17,799 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding) | | $ | 6.84 | | | | | |
Maximum sales charge (3.25% of offering price) | | | 0.23 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Maximum offering price to public | | $ | 7.07 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class C | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, | | | | | | | | |
($9,457 ÷ 1,382 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding) | | $ | 6.84 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class Z | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, | | | | | | | | |
($13,088,803 ÷ 1,910,613 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding) | | $ | 6.85 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share, | | | | | | | | |
($221,547,035 ÷ 32,365,559 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding) | | $ | 6.85 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
| | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | | |
| |
Income | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 7,275,122 | |
Affiliated dividend income | | | 128,055 | |
Affiliated income from securities lending, net | | | 20,969 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total income | | | 7,424,146 | |
| | | | |
| |
Expenses | | | | |
Management fee | | | 729,731 | |
Distribution fee(a) | | | 181 | |
Audit fee | | | 26,543 | |
Custodian and accounting fees | | | 23,195 | |
Professional fees | | | 21,174 | |
Registration fees(a) | | | 21,077 | |
Shareholders’ reports | | | 17,699 | |
Excise tax expense | | | 11,019 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $1,230)(a) | | | 8,495 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 6,859 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 17,245 | |
| | | | |
| |
Total expenses | | | 883,218 | |
Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a) | | | (134,508 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net expenses | | | 748,710 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 6,675,436 | |
| | | | |
| |
Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investment transactions (including affiliated of $(80)) | | | (2,300,468 | ) |
Futures transactions | | | 194,611 | |
Forward and cross currency contract transactions | | | (305,081 | ) |
Options written transactions | | | 915,606 | |
Swap agreement transactions | | | (135,068 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (438,775 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | (2,069,175 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments (including affiliated of $14) | | | 19,055,925 | |
Futures | | | (138,721 | ) |
Forward and cross currency contracts | | | (314,987 | ) |
Options written | | | (43,463 | ) |
Swap agreements | | | 71,421 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (94,880 | ) |
| | | | |
| |
| | | 18,535,295 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 16,466,120 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 23,141,556 | |
| | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2024
(a) | Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class Z | | | Class R6 | |
| | | | |
Distribution fee | | | 135 | | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Registration fees | | | 3,481 | | | | 3,482 | | | | 7,624 | | | | 6,490 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenses | | | 281 | | | | 26 | | | | 7,457 | | | | 731 | |
Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement | | | (3,739) | | | | (3,504) | | | | (15,111) | | | | (112,154) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | Year Ended October 31, 2023 | |
| | | | | | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | | | | $ | 6,675,436 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10,875,834 | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | | | | | (2,069,175 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (10,235,671 | ) | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies | | | | | | | 18,535,295 | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,738,324 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | | | 23,141,556 | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,378,487 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from distributable earnings | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | (4,251 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (6,066 | ) | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | (333 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (595 | ) | | | | |
Class Z | | | | | | | (458,538 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (894,651 | ) | | | | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | (8,922,288 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (13,766,241 | ) | | | | |
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| | | | | | | (9,385,410 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (14,667,553 | ) | | | | |
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Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | | | | | | | 27,110,350 | | | | | | | | | | | | 119,813,877 | | | | | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | | | | | 9,278,661 | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,522,957 | | | | | |
Cost of shares purchased | | | | | | | (20,010,311 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (65,390,121 | ) | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | | | | | | 16,378,700 | | | | | | | | | | | | 68,946,713 | | | | | |
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Total increase (decrease) | | | | | | | 30,134,846 | | | | | | | | | | | | 64,657,647 | | | | | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of period | | | | | | | 204,632,233 | | | | | | | | | | | | 139,974,586 | | | | | |
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End of period | | | | | | $ | 234,767,079 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 204,632,233 | | | | | |
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
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Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.41 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.86 | | | | $9.51 | | | | $8.88 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.46 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.17(b) | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.53 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 1.15 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.27) | | | | (0.52) | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $6.84 | | | | $6.41 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.86 | | | | $9.51 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 10.98% | | | | 8.07% | | | | (25.24 | )% | | | 6.91 | % | | | (1.82 | )% | | | 13.23 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $122 | | | | $93 | | | | $63 | | | | $59 | | | | $28 | | | | $13 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $108 | | | | $83 | | | | $74 | | | | $47 | | | | $18 | | | | $12 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.06% | (e)(f) | | | 1.06% | (f) | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 7.99% | (e) | | | 8.75% | | | | 11.65 | % | | | 19.07 | % | | | 66.11 | % | | | 115.95 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 5.63% | (e) | | | 5.29% | | | | 4.36 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 4.19 | % | | | 4.95 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 9% | | | | 29% | | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(c) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and year ended October 31, 2023. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.41 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.86 | | | | $9.51 | | | | $8.88 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.39 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.17 | (b) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (2.28 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 1.08 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.25) | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $6.84 | | | | $6.41 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.86 | | | | $9.51 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 10.73% | | | | 7.26 | % | | | (25.82 | )% | | | 6.11 | % | | | (2.55 | )% | | | 12.40 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $9 | | | | $9 | | | | $8 | | | | $11 | | | | $10 | | | | $10 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $9 | | | | $9 | | | | $9 | | | | $11 | | | | $10 | | | | $10 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.81% | (e)(f) | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.80 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 77.58% | (e) | | | 63.23 | % | | | 81.50 | % | | | 78.90 | % | | | 114.46 | % | | | 139.02 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 4.81% | (e) | | | 4.52 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 3.08 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 4.22 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 9% | | | | 29 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(c) | Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Includes certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended April 30, 2024. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)
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Class Z Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.42 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.87 | | | | $9.51 | | | | $8.88 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.19 | (b) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.17 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.28) | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $6.85 | | | | $6.42 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.87 | | | | $9.51 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 11.13% | | | | 8.57 | % | | | (25.01 | )% | | | 7.11 | % | | | (1.43 | )% | | | 13.51 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $13,089 | | | | $8,793 | | | | $10,670 | | | | $18,069 | | | | $18,982 | | | | $5,782 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $10,672 | | | | $11,553 | | | | $14,687 | | | | $25,561 | | | | $10,951 | | | | $3,498 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.76% | (e)(f) | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 1.04% | (e) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 2.41 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 5.87% | (e) | | | 5.57 | % | | | 4.54 | % | | | 4.12 | % | | | 4.45 | % | | | 5.12 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 9% | | | | 29 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Includes certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended April 30, 2024. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Class R6 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2024 | | | Year Ended October 31, | |
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| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Per Share Operating Performance(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | | $6.41 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.86 | | | | $9.51 | | | | $8.88 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.17 | (b) | | | (2.56 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 0.69 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.18 | |
Less Dividends and Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (0.29) | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $6.85 | | | | $6.41 | | | | $6.40 | | | | $9.06 | | | | $8.86 | | | | $9.51 | |
Total Return(c): | | | 11.36% | | | | 8.50 | % | | | (24.94 | )% | | | 7.34 | % | | | (1.44 | )% | | | 13.58 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | | $221,547 | | | | $195,739 | | | | $129,233 | | | | $136,285 | | | | $97,771 | | | | $26,493 | |
Average net assets (000) | | | $214,977 | | | | $180,012 | | | | $137,772 | | | | $107,966 | | | | $30,037 | | | | $25,144 | |
Ratios to average net assets(d): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.66% | (e)(f) | | | 0.66 | %(f) | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.74 | % |
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement | | | 0.76% | (e) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.49 | % |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 5.95% | (e) | | | 5.68 | % | | | 4.73 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | | 4.69 | % | | | 5.27 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 9% | | | | 29 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 33 | % |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values. |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. |
(d) | Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. |
(f) | Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended April 30, 2024 and year ended October 31, 2023. |
(g) | The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Prudential World Fund, Inc. (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate only to the PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.
The investment objective of the Fund is total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.
The Fund follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.
Securities Valuation: The Fund holds securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Fund’s investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign
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securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.
Various inputs determine how the Fund’s investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.
Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.
Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.
OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also includes consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.
Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.
When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.
Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;
(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the
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fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. Notwithstanding the above, the Fund does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.
Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.
Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The Fund enters into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings or on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency.
Options: The Fund purchased and/or wrote options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates, value of equities or foreign currency exchange rates with respect to securities or financial instruments which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund may also use options to gain additional market exposure. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain (loss) to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain (loss). The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid at the closing of a purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain (loss). Gain (loss) on purchased options is included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions. Gain (loss) on written options is presented separately as net realized gain (loss) on options written transactions.
The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities or financial instruments may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or financial instrument underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an OTC option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. With exchange-traded options contracts, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded options and guarantees the options contracts against default.
When the Fund writes an option on a swap, an amount equal to any premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the written option on the swap. If a call option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) and receive a variable interest rate on a notional amount. If a put option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a variable interest rate and receive a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) on a notional amount. Premiums received from writing options on swaps that expire or are exercised are treated as realized gains upon the expiration or exercise of such options on swaps. The risk associated with writing put and call options on swaps is that the Fund will be obligated to be party to a swap agreement if an option on a swap is exercised.
Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is recorded for financial
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statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions.
The Fund invested in financial futures contracts in order to hedge its existing portfolio securities, or securities the Fund intends to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.
Swap Agreements: The Fund entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. For OTC-traded, upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments.
Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund used interest rate swaps to maintain its ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.
Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”): CDS involve one party (the protection buyer) making a stream of payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for the right to receive a specified payment in the event of a default or as a result of a default (collectively a “credit event”) for the referenced entity (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country) on its obligation; or in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising a credit index.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The Fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, and as such, has entered into CDS contracts to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be “short the credit” because the higher the contract value rises, the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk for purchased CDS is the inability of the counterparty to honor the contract up to the notional value due to a credit event.
As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund generally receives an agreed upon payment from the buyer of protection throughout the term of the swap, provided no credit event occurs. As the seller, the Fund effectively increases its investment risk because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund may be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.
The maximum amount of the payment that the Fund, as a seller of protection, could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the underlying security or index contract as a result of a credit event. This potential amount will be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements which the Fund entered into for the same referenced entity or index. As a buyer of protection, the Fund generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.
Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of period end are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments, if applicable. These spreads serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of default risk for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads and increased market value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of the
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Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Fund’s future derivative activity.
In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Short sales and OTC contracts, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, forward rate agreements and written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.
Securities Lending: The Fund lends its portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.
The Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Fund also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative
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proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.
Taxes: It is the Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.
Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.
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Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders* | | Frequency |
Net Investment Income | | Monthly |
Short-Term Capital Gains | | Annually |
Long-Term Capital Gains | | Annually |
* | Under certain circumstances, the Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year. |
Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a management agreement with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.
The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Fund through its business unit PGIM Fixed Income, and PGIM Limited (collectively the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of the subadviser.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:
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Contractual Management Rate | | Effective Management Fee, before any waivers and/or expense reimbursements |
0.650% on average daily net assets up to $1 billion; | | 0.65% |
0.630% on average daily net assets from $1 billion to $3 billion; | | |
0.610% on average daily net assets from $3 billion to $5 billion; | | |
0.600% on average daily net assets from $5 billion to $10 billion; | | |
0.590% on average daily net assets over $10 billion. | | |
The Manager has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.
Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the recoupment for that fiscal year. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:
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Class | | Expense Limitations |
A | | | 1.05 | % |
C | | | 1.80 | |
Z | | | 0.75 | |
R6 | | | 0.65 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.
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Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, the Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates, where applicable, are as follows:
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Class | | Gross Distribution Fee | | Net Distribution Fee |
A | | 0.25% | | 0.25% |
C | | 1.00 | | 1.00 |
Z | | N/A | | N/A |
R6 | | N/A | | N/A |
For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS has not received any front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares. Additionally, for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, PIMS did not receive any contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain Class A and Class C shareholders.
PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc., PGIM Limited and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).
4. | Other Transactions with Affiliates |
Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.
The Fund may invest its overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and its securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Affiliated income from securities lending, net”, respectively.
The Fund may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, were as follows:
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Cost of Purchases | | Proceeds from Sales |
$31,393,603 | | $18,914,892 |
A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of an affiliated mutual fund for the reporting period ended April 30, 2024, is presented as follows:
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Value, Beginning of Period | | Cost of Purchases | | | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | | | Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | Value, End of Period | | | | | | Shares, End of Period | | | | | | Income |
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Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.540%)(1)(wb) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$2,239,489 | | | $31,284,453 | | | | | | $26,850,418 | | | | | | $— | | | | | | $ — | | | | | | | $ | 6,673,524 | | | | | | | | 6,673,524 | | | | | | | $128,055 |
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PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.644%)(1)(b)(wb) |
1,381,330 | | | 11,189,653 | | | | | | 9,302,747 | | | | | | 14 | | | | | | (80) | | | | | | | | 3,268,170 | | | | | | | | 3,269,805 | | | | | | | 20,969(2) |
$3,620,819 | | | $42,474,106 | | | | | | $36,153,165 | | | | | | $14 | | | | | | $(80) | | | | | | | $ | 9,941,694 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $149,024 |
(1) | The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period. |
(2) | The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations. |
(b) | Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment. |
(wb) | Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager. |
The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of April 30, 2024 were as follows:
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Tax Basis | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Depreciation |
$250,530,153 | | $8,962,348 | | $(27,102,620) | | $(18,140,272) |
The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.
For federal income tax purposes, the Fund had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains
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distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.
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Capital Loss Carryforward | | Capital Loss Carryforward Utilized |
$24,920,000 | | $— |
The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Fund’s U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are subject to such review.
The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25%. Investors who purchase $500,000 or more of Class A shares and sell those shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1% on sales although these purchases are not subject to a front-end sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.
Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of the Fund to one or more other share classes of the Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of common stock, below.
The RIC is authorized to issue 10,225,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, 600,000,000 of which are designated as shares of the Fund. The authorized shares of the Fund are currently classified and designated as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares | |
A | | | 100,000,000 | |
C | | | 100,000,000 | |
Z | | | 200,000,000 | |
R6 | | | 200,000,000 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
As of April 30, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:
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Class | | Number of Shares | | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares | |
A | | | 1,449 | | | | 8.1% | |
C | | | 1,382 | | | | 100.0 | |
R6 | | | 5,248,615 | | | | 16.2 | |
At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Fund are as follows:
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| | Number of Shareholders | | Percentage of Outstanding Shares |
Affiliated | | 1 | | 15.2% |
Unaffiliated | | 2 | | 78.5 |
Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:
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Share Class | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 34,955 | | | $ | 237,484 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 536 | | | | 3,699 | |
Shares purchased | | | (33,573 | ) | | | (228,470 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 1,918 | | | | 12,713 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 1,442 | | | | 10,138 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 3,360 | | | $ | 22,851 | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,909 | | | $ | 46,253 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 849 | | | | 5,718 | |
Shares purchased | | | (5,335 | ) | | | (35,935 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 2,423 | | | | 16,036 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 2,140 | | | | 14,681 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 4,563 | | | $ | 30,717 | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 49 | | | $ | 333 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 49 | | | $ | 333 | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 88 | | | $ | 595 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 88 | | | $ | 595 | |
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Class Z | | | | | | | | |
Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,564,891 | | | $ | 10,823,845 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 51,025 | | | | 352,838 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,045,795 | ) | | | (7,269,786 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 570,121 | | | | 3,906,897 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (30,025 | ) | | | (200,517 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 540,096 | | | $ | 3,706,380 | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,739,007 | | | $ | 11,665,541 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 111,346 | | | | 751,057 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,819,009 | ) | | | (12,268,654 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 31,344 | | | | 147,944 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 78 | | | | 523 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (327,880 | ) | | | (2,221,838 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (296,458 | ) | | $ | (2,073,371 | ) |
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Six months ended April 30, 2024: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,344,367 | | | $ | 16,049,021 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,292,175 | | | | 8,921,791 | |
Shares purchased | | | (1,831,082 | ) | | | (12,512,055 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 1,805,460 | | | | 12,458,757 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 28,585 | | | | 190,379 | |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 1,834,045 | | | $ | 12,649,136 | |
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Year ended October 31, 2023: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 15,999,865 | | | $ | 108,102,083 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 2,045,842 | | | | 13,765,587 | |
Shares purchased | | | (8,037,620 | ) | | | (53,085,532 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion | | | 10,008,087 | | | | 68,782,138 | |
Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es) | | | 325,783 | | | | 2,207,156 | |
Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es) | | | (78 | ) | | | (522 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 10,333,792 | | | $ | 70,988,772 | |
The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary
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funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.
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Term of Commitment | | 9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024 |
Total Commitment | | $ 1,200,000,000 |
Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA | | 0.15% |
Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings | | 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent |
Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.
The Fund did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended April 30, 2024.
9. | Risks of Investing in the Fund |
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks, please refer to the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
Credit Risk: Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer of a fixed income instrument or the counterparty to a financial transaction with the Fund to meet interest and principal payments as they come due or to fulfill its obligations to the Fund. The value of the fixed income instruments held by the Fund will be adversely affected by any erosion in the ability of the relevant issuers to make interest and principal payments as they become due. The ratings given to a debt security by certain ratings agencies provide a generally useful guide as to such credit risk. The lower the rating of a debt security held by the Fund, the greater the degree of credit risk that is perceived to exist by the rating agency with respect to that security. Increasing the amount of Fund assets invested in lower-rated securities generally will increase the Fund’s income, but also will increase the credit risk to which the Fund is subject. The Fund generally enters into financial transactions with major dealers that are deemed acceptable to the subadviser from a credit perspective.
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Currency Risk: The Fund’s assets may be invested in securities that are denominated in non-US currencies or directly in currencies. Such investments are subject to the risk that the value of a particular currency will change in relation to the US dollar or other currencies. The weakening of a country’s currency relative to the US dollar will negatively affect the dollar value of the Fund’s assets. Among the factors that may affect currency values are trade balances, levels of short term interest rates, differences in relative values of similar assets in different currencies, long term opportunities for investment and capital appreciation, central bank policy, and political developments. The Fund may attempt to hedge such risks by selling or buying currencies in the forward market; selling or buying currency futures contracts, options or other securities thereon; borrowing funds denominated in particular currencies; or any combination thereof, depending on the availability of liquidity in the hedging instruments and their relative costs. There can be no assurance that such strategies will be implemented or, if implemented, will be effective. The Fund would incur additional costs from hedging.
Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may also fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same rate of interest and therefore would earn less income.
Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivatives transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” or may create economic leverage for the Fund and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. The Fund’s use of derivatives may also increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.
Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many over-the-counter derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. Over-the-counter derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund. The use of derivatives also exposes the Fund to operational issues, such as documentation and settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate control and human error.
Derivatives may also involve legal risks, such as insufficient documentation, the lack of capacity or authority of a counterparty to execute or settle a transaction, and the legality and enforceability of derivatives contracts. The U.S. Government and foreign governments have adopted (and may adopt further) regulations governing derivatives markets, including
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mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements and risk exposure limitations. Regulation of derivatives may make derivatives more costly, limit their availability or utility to the Fund, or otherwise adversely affect their performance or disrupt markets.
Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.
Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.
The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.
Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.
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In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.
Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.
Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.
Interest Rate Risk: The value of your investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration debt securities. Similarly, a rise in interest rates may also have a greater negative impact on the value of equity securities whose issuers expect earnings further out in the future. For example, a fixed income security with a duration of three years is expected to decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%. This is referred to as “duration risk.” When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” For premium bonds (bonds acquired at prices that exceed their par or principal value) purchased by the Fund, prepayment risk may be enhanced. When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.” The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.
Junk Bonds Risk: High-yield, high-risk bonds have predominantly speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to have lower market liquidity than higher-rated securities. The liquidity of particular issuers or industries within a particular investment category may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning. The non-investment grade bond market can experience sudden and sharp price swings and become illiquid due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, a high profile default or a change in the market’s psychology.
Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a
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risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).
The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of
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issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.
Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program (unaudited)
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The Fund’s LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet investor redemption requests without significantly diluting the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board has approved PGIM Investments, the Fund’s investment manager, to serve as the administrator of the Fund’s LRMP. As part of its responsibilities as administrator, PGIM Investments has retained a third party to perform certain functions, including providing market data and liquidity classification model information.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the Fund’s LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on March 5-7, 2024, PGIM Investments provided a written report (“LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of the Fund’s LRMP, including any material changes to the LRMP for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (“Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the Fund’s LRMP was reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Fund’s investment strategies continue to be appropriate given the Fund’s status as an open-end fund.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives in the future. Additional information regarding risks of investing in the Fund, including liquidity risks presented by the Fund’s investment portfolio, is found in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information.
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∎ | | MAIL | | ∎ | | TELEPHONE | | ∎ | | WEBSITE |
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| | 655 Broad Street | | | | (800) 225-1852 | | | | pgim.com/investments |
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PROXY VOTING
The Board of Directors of the Fund has delegated to the Fund’s subadvisers the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 225-1852 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.
DIRECTORS
Ellen S. Alberding · Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Linda W. Bynoe · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Laurie Simon Hodrick · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres
OFFICERS
Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer · Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary · Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer
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MANAGER | | PGIM Investments LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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SUBADVISERS | | PGIM Fixed Income | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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| | PGIM Limited | | Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand Trafalgar Square London, WC2N 5HR United Kingdom |
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DISTRIBUTOR | | Prudential Investment Management Services LLC | | 655 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 |
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CUSTODIAN | | The Bank of New York Mellon | | 240 Greenwich Street New York, NY 10286 |
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TRANSFER AGENT | | Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC | | PO Box 534432 Pittsburgh, PA 15253 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | | 300 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 |
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FUND COUNSEL | | Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | | 787 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 |
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An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing. |
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E-DELIVERY To receive your mutual fund documents online, go to pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above. |
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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH DIRECTORS Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Directors by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency Fund, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Directors, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Director by writing to that Director at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee. |
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AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov. |
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ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY | | MAY LOSE VALUE | | ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE |
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SHARE CLASS | | A | | C | | Z | | R6 | | |
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NASDAQ | | PDHAX | | PDHCX | | PDHVX | | PDHQX | | |
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CUSIP | | 743969479 | | 743969461 | | 743969446 | | 743969453 | | |
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Item 2 – Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 3 – Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 4 – Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.
Item 5 – Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not applicable.
Item 6 – Schedule of Investments – The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7 – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 8 – Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 9 – Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.
Item 10 – Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.
Item 11 – Controls and Procedures
| (a) | It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
| (b) | There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12 – Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not
applicable.
Item 13 – Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation – Not applicable.
Item 14 – Exhibits
(a)(3)(1) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 – Not applicable.
(a)(3)(2) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant – Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | | Prudential World Fund, Inc. |
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By: | | /s/ Andrew R. French |
| | Andrew R. French |
| | Secretary |
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Date: | | June 17, 2024 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | | /s/ Stuart S. Parker |
| | Stuart S. Parker |
| | President and Principal Executive Officer |
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Date: | | June 17, 2024 |
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By: | | /s/ Christian J. Kelly |
| | Christian J. Kelly |
| | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: | | June 17, 2024 |