Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 31st December 2025
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1% | - | 11.1% |
| 2025 |
|---|
| 11.1% |
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1% | - | 11.1% |
| 2025 |
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| 11.1% |
PGIM Global Total Return Fund maintains a guardedly optimistic outlook for the continuation of the slow-going bull market in fixed income, driven by high and range-bound yields that generate returns through income accrual rather than price appreciation. The fund expects volatility to increase in 2026 as economic scenarios have wide tails while markets have coalesced around narrow outcomes. With credit spreads narrower and bulk of capital gains behind us, the strategy advocates for lighter risk and carry-type instruments. The positive yield curve environment should give long-term fixed income a performance advantage over cash. In emerging markets, the growth differential versus developed markets should continue favoring EM assets, with country-specific drivers dominating. The fund is positioned with duration views expressed through options markets, favoring banks and technology while underweight chemicals and life insurance. Key risks include geopolitical tensions, fiscal deficits, and Fed policy uncertainty as Chair Powell's term concludes in May 2026.
PGIM Global Total Return Fund maintains a guardedly optimistic outlook for the continuation of the slow-going bull market in fixed income, driven by high and range-bound yields that generate returns through income accrual rather than price appreciation.
The fund remains guardedly optimistic entering year four of the yield is destiny bond bull market, where high and range-bound yields result in solid returns and confusion creates ample opportunities for adding value through active management. While expecting smaller return contribution from spread products going forward, long-term fixed income should benefit from yield advantage and roll down benefits of newly positive yield curves.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
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| Jan 21 2026 | 2025 Q4 | - | credit, duration, emerging markets, Fed policy, fixed income, global, Spreads, Yield | - | The fund expects high and range-bound yields to persist, allowing the slow-go bull market to continue where returns accrue from earning yield rather than price appreciation. The positive yield curve and range-bound market highlight that bonds should outperform cash on yield, with duration management as a tactical alpha driver. Credit spreads are narrower with the bulk of capital gains potential from narrowing spreads behind us. The fund advocates for lighter risk and focuses on carry-type instruments, expecting positive but narrower excess returns from spread products going forward. The EM/DM growth differential should continue to play in EM's favor, with country-specific drivers dominating in 2026. The fund sees attractive opportunities in BBs and expects EM hard currency returns could reach high-single digit range with appropriate bottom-up alpha identification. |
| Nov 5 2025 | 2025 Q3 | - | credit spreads, emerging markets, Fed Rate Cuts, Global Bonds, US Dollar | - | The letter underscores a bullish fixed income environment amid synchronized monetary easing and moderating inflation. The fund remains overweight emerging market debt and structured credit, positioning for yield carry and U.S. dollar weakness. Managers expect continued spread compression and strong global demand for high-quality income assets, supported by easing Fed and steady EM fundamentals. |
| Jul 22 2025 | 2025 Q2 | - | carry, Currency, diversification, emerging markets, Global Bonds | - | The letter emphasizes global fixed income opportunities benefiting from high carry, spread products, and selective emerging market exposure. Management highlights diversification across currencies, regions, and sectors to manage volatility. Stable-to-lower rates are viewed as supportive for total return generation. |
| Mar 31 2025 | 2025 Q1 | - | - | - | |
| Sep 30 2024 | 2024 Q3 | - | - | - | |
| Jul 31 2024 | 2024 Q2 | - | - | - |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 |
CreditFund focuses on elevated carry in high yield credit markets with spreads remaining range bound below 300 basis points. Manager believes high yield credit is fundamentally strong but valuations are tight, particularly in higher quality BBs. Strategy emphasizes sourcing positions with higher income levels given limited price appreciation opportunities. |
High Yield Credit Spreads Carry Investment Grade |
Emerging marketsGlobal equities, especially those outside the U.S., powered equity returns. In emerging markets, shares of companies linked to commodities were the strongest performers as commodities rallied. Even after a strong year for international and emerging markets shares, we still see some of the best value in the world in these areas. |
International Commodities Non-US Best Value | |
RatesFederal Reserve resumed rate-cutting cycle with first cut since December 2024, signaling resumption of easing. Expected three cuts of 25bps between now and first quarter 2026 as Fed responds to signs of weakness in US labor market. |
Fed Monetary Policy Labor Market Easing Liquidity | |
| 2025 Q3 |
Bonds |
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| 2025 Q2 |
Carry |
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