PGIM Corporate Bond 0-5 Year ETF (PCS) Performance
PCS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.8% total return
- Since first price
- +3.3% since 2025
PCS trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | PCS total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.3% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.2% | −0.9% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +0.3% | −1.8% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +1.1% | −2.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +1.8% | −2.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionAug 1, 2025 | +3.3% | −1.8% | — | — | — |
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: PCS vs AGG
From Aug 1, 2025: PCS grew to $10,331, AGG to $10,142.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PCS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
PCS annual returns table
| Year | PCS | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.1% | −1.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
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.
PCS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -1.05 |
| Sortino ratio | -1.07 |
| Best month | +0.5% |
| Worst month | −1.0% |
| Best 12 months | +3.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.5% |
| Positive months | 77% |
| 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.
PCS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 3 | +1.5% | +2.0% | +3.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PCS performance overview
PGIM Corporate Bond 0-5 Year ETF (PCS) returned +1.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Aug 1, 2025 it has returned +3.3%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: PCS chart, PCS dividends, PCS bond profile. See the PCS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PCS performance FAQ
What is the PCS return over the past year?
PCS returned +1.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PCS be worth?
$10,000 invested in PCS at its first recorded close on August 1, 2025 would be worth about $10,331 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is PCS?
Over the past history PCS had an annualized volatility of 1.7% and a Sharpe ratio of -1.05 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).