(PULS) PGIM Ultra Short Bond - Ratings and Ratios
ShortTerm Bonds, InvestmentGrade Debt, US Dollar Denominated Instruments
Description: PULS PGIM Ultra Short Bond
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF (PULS) is an exchange-traded fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, short-term debt securities denominated in US dollars, with a focus on investment-grade instruments. The fund maintains a short average duration and maturity, typically not exceeding one year and three years, respectively, to minimize interest rate risk.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for PULS include its yield, which is likely to be competitive with other ultrashort bond ETFs, given its investment-grade focus and short duration. The funds expense ratio is another crucial metric; while not provided, it is generally expected to be relatively low for an ETF in this category, potentially around 0.20%. The funds tracking error, or the deviation of its returns from its benchmark, is also an essential KPI, as it indicates the funds ability to replicate the performance of its target index.
From a portfolio composition perspective, PULS is likely to hold a mix of corporate bonds, commercial paper, and government securities, with a focus on high-quality issuers. The funds credit quality is expected to be high, given its investment-grade mandate, which reduces the risk of default. The funds liquidity profile is also important, as it needs to be able to meet investor redemptions; PULSs large AUM ($11.86 billion) suggests it has a healthy liquidity profile.
In terms of its investment strategy, PULS is designed to provide investors with a low-risk, income-generating solution, likely with a focus on capital preservation. The funds short duration and high credit quality are intended to minimize the impact of interest rate fluctuations and credit risk, making it a potentially attractive option for investors seeking a stable, short-term investment.
PULS ETF Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 11,984m |
| Category | Ultrashort Bond |
| TER | 0.15% |
| IPO / Inception | 2018-04-05 |
PULS ETF Ratings
| Growth Rating | 53.7 |
| Fundamental | 45.0% |
| Dividend Rating | 76.0 |
| Rel. Strength | 12.2 |
| Analysts | - |
| Fair Price Momentum | 50.19 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
PULS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 5.10% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 6.00% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 24.75% |
| Payout Consistency | 90.1% |
| Payout Ratio | % |
PULS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 99.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 99.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 96% |
| CAGR 5y | 3.58% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.00 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.56 |
| Alpha | 1.15 |
| Beta | 0.002 |
| Volatility | 0.61% |
| Current Volume | 1768.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1807.7k |
| Stop Loss | 48.1 (-3.1%) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 45.00
| 1. Piotroski 0.0pt = -5.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield data missing |
| 3. FCF Margin data missing |
| 4. Debt/Equity data missing |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda data missing |
| 6. ROIC - WACC data missing |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Revenue Trend data missing |
| 9. Revenue CAGR data missing |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR data missing |
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 49.66 with a total of 1,768,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.12%, over one month by +0.48%, over three months by +1.46% and over the past year by +5.38%.
No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, PGIM Ultra Short Bond (NYSE ARCA:PULS) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 45.00 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PULS is around 50.19 USD . This means that PULS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 1.07%.
PGIM Ultra Short Bond has no consensus analysts rating.
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, PULS PGIM Ultra Short Bond will be worth about 54.7 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 49.66. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +10.09%.
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 54.7 | 10.1% |
PULS Fundamental Data Overview
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