PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF (PJFG) Performance
PJFG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.4% total return
- 3 years
- +23.1% a year
- Since first price
- +24.3% a year since 2022
PJFG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PJFG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.7% | −3.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.3% | +3.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.6% | +6.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.5% | +4.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.4% | +4.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +86.6%+23.1%/yr | +86.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 14, 2022 | +131.3%+24.3%/yr | +131.3% | — | — | — |
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: PJFG vs SPY
From Dec 14, 2022: PJFG grew to $23,131, SPY to $20,041.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PJFG returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+54.2%), worst 2025 (+16.9%). 2026 is year to date.
PJFG annual returns table
| Year | PJFG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.5% | −16.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +16.9% | −24.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +31.6% | −15.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +54.2% | −10.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
PJFG largest drawdowns
Now 6.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | −24.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 53 days | 4 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −19.0% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −15.0% | Aug 5, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | 26 days | 4 months |
| Jul 18, 2023 | −10.8% | Oct 26, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | 3 months | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PJFG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.6% | +28.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.06 | 1.24 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.05 | 2.54 |
| Best month | +13.4% | +13.4% |
| Worst month | −9.9% | −9.9% |
| Best 12 months | +46.3% | +57.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.3% | +3.3% |
| Positive months | 64% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.31 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.89 | — |
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.
PJFG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 35 | +1.2% | +23.3% | +57.5% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 11 | +19.8% | +24.5% | +33.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PJFG performance overview
PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF (PJFG) returned +4.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +24.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,131. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −24.2%, from Feb 14, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. PJFG finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+54.2%) and the worst 2025 (+16.9%). Volatility has been 18.3% a year.
Related: PJFG chart, PJFG holdings, PJFG valuation. See the PJFG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PJFG performance FAQ
What is the PJFG return over the past year?
PJFG returned +4.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PJFG be worth?
$10,000 invested in PJFG at its first recorded close on December 14, 2022 would be worth about $23,131 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PJFG?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +16.9%. The best was 2023 at +54.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PJFG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −24.2% between February 14, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 24, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is PJFG?
Over the past 3 years PJFG had an annualized volatility of 18.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.06 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).