PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - August (PBAU) Performance
PBAU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.7% total return
- Since first price
- +28.1% since 2024
PBAU trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PBAU total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.0% | −0.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.7% | +1.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.6% | +4.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.2% | +7.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.7% | +8.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 10, 2024 | +28.1% | +28.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: PBAU vs SPY
From May 10, 2024: PBAU grew to $12,814, SPY to $15,022.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PBAU returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+11.7%), worst 2025 (+11.7%). 2026 is year to date.
PBAU annual returns table
| Year | PBAU | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.2% | −3.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.7% | −8.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
PBAU risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.36 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.84 |
| Best month | +4.1% |
| Worst month | −2.3% |
| Best 12 months | +16.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.7% |
| Positive months | 75% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
PBAU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | +8.5% | +10.8% | +16.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PBAU performance overview
PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - August (PBAU) returned +8.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 10, 2024 it has returned +28.1%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: PBAU chart. See the PBAU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PBAU performance FAQ
What is the PBAU return over the past year?
PBAU returned +8.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PBAU be worth?
$10,000 invested in PBAU at its first recorded close on May 10, 2024 would be worth about $12,814 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is PBAU?
Over the past history PBAU had an annualized volatility of 4.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.36 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).