(PHYL) PGIM Active High Yield Bond - Overview

ETF Category: High Yield Bond | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 1.302m USD | Total Return: 7% in 12m

High Yield Bonds, Junk Bonds, Derivatives, Distressed Debt
Total Rating 45
Safety 68
Buy Signal -0.32
High Yield Bond
Category Rotation: +4.4
TER: 0.39%
AUM: 1.30B
Avg Turnover: 3.88M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility4.55%
VaR 5th Pctl0.83%
VaR vs Median1.02%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.80
Rel. Str. IBD37
Rel. Str. Peer Group39
Character TTM
Beta0.173
Beta Downside0.124
Hurst Exponent0.577
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD4.53%
CAGR/Max DD2.01
CAGR/Mean DD16.87

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: PHYL PGIM Active High Yield Bond

The PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF (PHYL) is an actively managed fund targeting income and capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in below-investment-grade debt. The portfolio includes high-yield corporate bonds, derivatives with similar risk profiles, and distressed securities, including those currently in default or bankruptcy proceedings.

High-yield bonds, often referred to as junk bonds, carry higher default risk than investment-grade debt, requiring fund managers to perform intensive credit analysis to offset potential losses. This sector typically offers higher coupons to compensate investors for the increased credit risk and sensitivity to the issuing companys cash flow stability.

Analyzing individual bond holdings and credit ratings on ValueRay can provide deeper insight into the funds risk exposure.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • High yield credit spreads narrow as economic growth expectations improve
  • Federal Reserve interest rate policy shifts impact underlying bond valuations
  • Default rates among lower-rated corporate issuers influence fund NAV
  • Active management security selection drives alpha over passive high yield benchmarks
What is the price of PHYL shares?

As of June 07, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 34.84 with a total of 148,707 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.54%, over one month by -0.08%, over three months by +0.71% and over the past year by +7.02%.

Is PHYL a buy, sell or hold?

PGIM Active High Yield Bond has no consensus analysts rating.