PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF (PJFM) Performance
PJFM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +3.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.8% total return
- Since first price
- +29.0% since 2023
PJFM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PJFM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.2% | −1.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.8% | −0.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −3.9% | −3.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +3.8% | +3.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.8% | +6.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 19, 2023 | +29.0% | +27.1% | — | — | — |
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: PJFM vs SPY
From Dec 19, 2023: PJFM grew to $12,899, SPY to $16,528.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PJFM returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+15.6%), worst 2025 (+7.5%). 2026 is year to date.
PJFM annual returns table
| Year | PJFM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +3.8% | −10.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.5% | −22.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +15.6% | −8.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
PJFM largest drawdowns
Now 7.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2024 | −22.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | 4 months | 1.0 years |
| Feb 20, 2026 | −10.5% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 38 days | 56 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PJFM risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.43 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.69 |
| Best month | +10.1% |
| Worst month | −7.1% |
| Best 12 months | +27.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.0% |
| Positive months | 61% |
| 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.
PJFM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | −0.0% | +9.6% | +27.8% | 96% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PJFM performance overview
PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF (PJFM) returned +6.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 19, 2023 it has returned +29.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −22.8%, from Nov 29, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 14.5% a year.
Related: PJFM chart, PJFM holdings, PJFM dividends, PJFM valuation. See the PJFM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PJFM performance FAQ
What is the PJFM return over the past year?
PJFM returned +6.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PJFM be worth?
$10,000 invested in PJFM at its first recorded close on December 19, 2023 would be worth about $12,899 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PJFM?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +7.5%. The best was 2024 at +15.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PJFM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −22.8% between November 29, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on December 4, 2025, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is PJFM?
Over the past history PJFM had an annualized volatility of 14.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.43 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).