Prudential Investment Portfolios 2
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANIES
 
Investment Company Act file number:  
811-09999
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:   Prudential Investment Portfolios 2
(This Form
N-CSR
relates solely to the Registrant’s PGIM Jennison
Small-Cap
Core Equity Fund, PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund, PGIM TIPS Fund, PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund, PGIM Quant Solutions
Mid-Cap
Index Fund).
 
Address of principal executive offices:   655 Broad Street, 6
th
Floor
  Newark, New Jersey 07102
Name and address of agent for service:   Andrew R. French
  655 Broad Street, 6
th
Floor
  Newark, New Jersey 07102
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  
800-225-1852
Date of fiscal year end:   07/31/2025
Date of reporting period:   01/31/2025

Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders
 
  (a)
Report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule
30e-1
under the Act (17 CFR
270.30e-1).

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund
Class R6:
PQJCX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – January 31, 2025
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund
(the “Fund”) for the period of August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
. You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund—Class
R6
$50
0.95%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Fund’s net assets
$
10,029,289
Number of fund holdings
123
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
30%
MF242E2

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
FUND’S
HOLDINGS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Industry Classification
% of Net
Assets
Banks
9.5%
Software
8.2%
Biotechnology
5.5%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
5.2%
Affiliated Mutual Fund - Short-Term Investment
(0.5% represents investments purchased with
collateral from securities on loan)
4.9%
Machinery
4.8%
Commercial Services & Supplies
4.6%
Financial Services
3.5%
Pharmaceuticals
3.3%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
2.7%
Food Products
2.6%
Professional Services
2.5%
Capital Markets
2.4%
Specialty Retail
2.4%
Health Care Providers & Services
2.4%
IT Services
2.4%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
2.4%
Residential REITs
2.3%
Construction & Engineering
2.3%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies
2.2%
Insurance
2.2%
Metals & Mining
1.9%
Trading Companies & Distributors
1.7%
Industry Classification
% of Net
Assets
Chemicals
1.7%
Energy Equipment & Services
1.6%
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
1.6%
Building Products
1.3%
Gas Utilities
1.2%
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
1.2%
Marine Transportation
1.2%
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
1.0%
Automobile Components
1.0%
Household Durables
0.9%
Retail REITs
0.9%
Industrial REITs
0.9%
Diversified Telecommunication Services
0.8%
Office REITs
0.8%
Specialized REITs
0.7%
Hotel & Resort REITs
0.6%
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
0.6%
Personal Care Products
0.5%
Others*
1.1%
 
101.5%
Liabilities in excess of other assets
(1.5)%
 
100.0%
*
Consists of Industries that each make up less than 0.5% of the Fund's net assets

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund
SHARE CLASS
R6
NASDAQ
PQJCX
CUSIP
74440E805
MF242E2


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund
Class R6:
PQCNX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – January 31, 2025
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund (the
“Fund”) for the period of August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
. You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund—Class R6
$10
0.19%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Fund’s net assets
$
57,075,834
Number of fund holdings
593
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
51%
MF242E21

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 1/31/2025 (%)
AAA
69.8
AA
4.9
A
10.1
BBB
15.0
Cash/Cash Equivalents
0.2
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
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PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund
SHARE CLASS
R6
NASDAQ
PQCNX
CUSIP
74440E888
MF242E21


PGIM TIPS Fund
Class R6:
PQTSX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – January 31, 2025
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM TIPS Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of
August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
. You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM TIPS Fund—Class R6
$17
0.33%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Fund’s net assets
$
61,830,907
Number of fund holdings
37
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
31%
MF242E23

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 1/31/2025 (%)
AAA
99.9
Cash/Cash Equivalents
0.1
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
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and enroll.
PGIM TIPS Fund
SHARE CLASS
R6
NASDAQ
PQTSX
CUSIP
74440E870
MF242E23


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund
Class Z:
PQCZX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – January 31, 2025
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class Z shares of PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies
Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
. You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies
Fund—Class Z
$37
0.70%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Fund’s net assets
$
44,020,382
Number of fund holdings
31
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
0%
MF242E23Z

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Investment Allocation
% of Net
Assets
U.S. Treasury Obligations
84.3%
Affiliated Mutual Fund - Short-Term Investment
15.7%
 
100.0%
Liabilities in excess of other assets*
(0.0)%**
 
100.0%
Commodity Futures Contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025
(1),(2)
Commodity Futures Contracts: Long Positions
% of Net
Assets
Gold 100 OZ
13.4%
WTI Crude
8.1%
Natural Gas
7.6%
Brent Crude
7.5%
Corn
6.0%
Copper
5.8%
Silver
5.5%
Soybean
5.4%
LME PRI Aluminum
5.2%
Soybean Oil
4.3%
Soybean Meal
3.4%
LME Zinc
3.2%
Cotton No. 2
3.2%
Commodity Futures Contracts: Long Positions
% of Net
Assets
NY Harbor ULSD
3.2%
LME Nickel
2.9%
Gasoline RBOB
2.8%
Low Sulphur Gas Oil
2.7%
Coffee 'C'
2.6%
Live Cattle
2.4%
Lean Hogs
2.4%
Sugar No. 11
1.9%
Hard Red Winter Wheat
1.8%
Wheat
1.3%
LME Lead
0.9%
 
103.5%
Commodity Futures Contracts: Short Positions
% of Net
Assets
LME Nickel
(0.6)%
LME PRI Aluminum
(1.3)%
LME Zinc
(3.1)%
 
(5.0)%
*
Includes unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) for Commodity Futures contracts outstanding, as reported in the Fund's consolidated statutory financial statements.
**
Less than 0.05%
1
Represents positions held in the PGIM QMA Commodity Strategies Subsidiary, Ltd., the Fund’s wholly-owned Cayman Islands Subsidiary.
2
Represents the current notional amount of the commodity future contracts (USD) as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
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and enroll.
PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund
SHARE CLASS
Z
NASDAQ
PQCZX
CUSIP
74440E854
MF242E23Z


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund
Class R6:
PQCMX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – January 31, 2025
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies
Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
. You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies
Fund—Class R6
$37
0.70%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Fund’s net assets
$
44,020,382
Number of fund holdings
31
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
0%
MF242E23R6

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Investment Allocation
% of Net
Assets
U.S. Treasury Obligations
84.3%
Affiliated Mutual Fund - Short-Term Investment
15.7%
 
100.0%
Liabilities in excess of other assets*
(0.0)%**
 
100.0%
Commodity Futures Contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025
(1),(2)
Commodity Futures Contracts: Long Positions
% of Net
Assets
Gold 100 OZ
13.4%
WTI Crude
8.1%
Natural Gas
7.6%
Brent Crude
7.5%
Corn
6.0%
Copper
5.8%
Silver
5.5%
Soybean
5.4%
LME PRI Aluminum
5.2%
Soybean Oil
4.3%
Soybean Meal
3.4%
LME Zinc
3.2%
Cotton No. 2
3.2%
Commodity Futures Contracts: Long Positions
% of Net
Assets
NY Harbor ULSD
3.2%
LME Nickel
2.9%
Gasoline RBOB
2.8%
Low Sulphur Gas Oil
2.7%
Coffee 'C'
2.6%
Live Cattle
2.4%
Lean Hogs
2.4%
Sugar No. 11
1.9%
Hard Red Winter Wheat
1.8%
Wheat
1.3%
LME Lead
0.9%
 
103.5%
Commodity Futures Contracts: Short Positions
% of Net
Assets
LME Nickel
(0.6)%
LME PRI Aluminum
(1.3)%
LME Zinc
(3.1)%
 
(5.0)%
*
Includes unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) for Commodity Futures contracts outstanding, as reported in the Fund's consolidated statutory financial statements.
**
Less than 0.05%
1
Represents positions held in the PGIM QMA Commodity Strategies Subsidiary, Ltd., the Fund’s wholly-owned Cayman Islands Subsidiary.
2
Represents the current notional amount of the commodity future contracts (USD) as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund
SHARE CLASS
R6
NASDAQ
PQCMX
CUSIP
74440E862
MF242E23R6


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund
Class R6:
PQCCX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – January 31, 2025
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund (the
“Fund”) for the period of August 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
. You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund—Class
R6
$10
0.19%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 1/31/2025?
Fund’s net assets
$
12,297,140
Number of fund holdings
403
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
24%
MF242E24

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S
HOLDINGS
AS OF 1/31/2025?
Industry Classification
% of Net
Assets
Banks
6.7%
Machinery
5.0%
Specialty Retail
4.6%
Insurance
4.3%
Software
4.0%
Capital Markets
3.8%
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
3.8%
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
3.1%
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
3.0%
Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
3.0%
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
2.7%
Biotechnology
2.6%
Building Products
2.6%
Construction & Engineering
2.4%
Professional Services
2.4%
Life Sciences Tools & Services
2.3%
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
2.2%
Metals & Mining
2.0%
Health Care Providers & Services
2.0%
Chemicals
1.9%
Financial Services
1.9%
Trading Companies & Distributors
1.8%
Household Durables
1.7%
Ground Transportation
1.7%
Health Care Equipment & Supplies
1.6%
Commercial Services & Supplies
1.6%
Containers & Packaging
1.5%
Specialized REITs
1.5%
Electrical Equipment
1.5%
Diversified Consumer Services
1.3%
Industry Classification
% of Net
Assets
Aerospace & Defense
1.3%
Industrial REITs
1.0%
Gas Utilities
1.0%
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
0.9%
Food Products
0.9%
Retail REITs
0.9%
Residential REITs
0.9%
Electric Utilities
0.9%
Automobile Components
0.7%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
0.7%
Consumer Finance
0.7%
Health Care REITs
0.6%
Office REITs
0.6%
Energy Equipment & Services
0.6%
Communications Equipment
0.6%
Personal Care Products
0.6%
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
0.6%
Leisure Products
0.5%
Entertainment
0.5%
Construction Materials
0.5%
Beverages
0.5%
Affiliated Mutual Fund - Short-Term Investment
0.3%
Others*
5.1%
 
101.4%
Liabilities in excess of other assets
(1.4)%
 
100.0%
*
Consists of Industries that each make up less than 0.5% of the Fund's net assets

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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or by scanning the QR code below,
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contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund
SHARE CLASS
R6
NASDAQ
PQCCX
CUSIP
74440E508
MF242E24


 

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Item  2   –

  Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 3  –

  Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 4  –

  Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

Item 5  –

  Audit Committee of Listed Registrants – Not applicable.

Item 6  –

  Investments – The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included in the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form.

Items 7  – 11 (Refer to Reports below)


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PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS 2

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

PGIM TIPS Fund

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

 

        

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

JANUARY 31, 2025

 

LOGO


  Table of Contents 

 

    Financial Statements and Other Information      January 31, 2025  

Form N-CSR Item 7 - Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Glossary

   1

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

   2

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

   16

PGIM TIPS Fund

   49

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

   56

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

   66

Notes to Financial Statements

   89

Other Information - Form N-CSR Items 8-11

  


 

Glossary

The following abbreviations are used in the Funds’ descriptions:

USD—US Dollar

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

ADR—American Depositary Receipt

BABs—Build America Bonds

ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

GMTN—Global Medium Term Note

LME—London Metal Exchange

LP—Limited Partnership

MSC—Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

MTN—Medium Term Note

PRI—Primary Rate Interface

RBOB—Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygen Blending

REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P—Standard & Poor’s

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

STRIPs—Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

TBA—To Be Announced

TIPS—Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities

UBS—UBS Securities LLC

ULSD—Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

WTI—West Texas Intermediate

 

1


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 96.6%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Aerospace & Defense 0.4%

                 

Hexcel Corp.

     607        $   39,576  

Automobile Components 1.0%

                 

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     731           95,966  

Banks 9.6%

                 

Ameris Bancorp

     1,091        71,624  

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

     1,875        70,819  

BankUnited, Inc.

     480        19,733  

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

     5,367        65,638  

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

     4,614        84,713  

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     1,683        100,711  

First Bancorp

     1,247        55,030  

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     2,127        70,085  

Heritage Financial Corp.

     3,564        91,595  

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

     1,113        33,590  

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

     1,434        45,357  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     589        73,489  

Renasant Corp.

     2,109        81,998  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     743        97,192  
     

 

 

 
        961,574  

Biotechnology 5.5%

                 

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     1,103        31,998  

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     11,292        149,506  

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     1,800        72,540  

Krystal Biotech, Inc.*

     125        19,968  

Newamsterdam Pharma Co. NV (Netherlands)*(a)

     2,136        47,611  

Tourmaline Bio, Inc.*

     495        7,950  

Twist Bioscience Corp.*

     2,249        117,780  

Vaxcyte, Inc.*

     415        36,653  

Veracyte, Inc.*

     1,590        72,313  
     

 

 

 
        556,319  

Building Products 1.3%

                 

Hayward Holdings, Inc.*

     5,596        84,276  

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.

     1,289        50,838  
     

 

 

 
        135,114  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

2


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Capital Markets 2.4%

                 

Acadian Asset Management, Inc.

     2,871      $    71,546  

Bridge Investment Group Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     4,319        34,595  

Marex Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     2,638        94,150  

Moelis & Co. (Class A Stock)

     549        42,981  
     

 

 

 
        243,272  

Chemicals 1.7%

                 

Avient Corp.

     2,432        104,333  

Element Solutions, Inc.

     2,468        63,699  
     

 

 

 
        168,032  

Commercial Services & Supplies 4.6%

                 

ACV Auctions, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     7,766        164,329  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,363        146,577  

VSE Corp.

     1,424        145,746  
     

 

 

 
        456,652  

Construction & Engineering 2.3%

                 

Concrete Pumping Holdings, Inc.

     5,691        48,146  

Construction Partners, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,290        103,716  

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.*

     7,364        80,930  
     

 

 

 
        232,792  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 1.2%

                 

Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)*

     2,306        124,201  

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.8%

                 

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

     1,041        78,429  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.6%

                 

Littelfuse, Inc.

     129        30,748  

Mirion Technologies, Inc.*

     1,682        26,643  
     

 

 

 
        57,391  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 3


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Energy Equipment & Services  1.6%

                 

Cactus, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     1,448      $    86,460  

Expro Group Holdings NV*

     5,678        71,713  
     

 

 

 
        158,173  

Financial Services  3.5%

                 

AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.*

     5,900        62,540  

Essent Group Ltd.

     1,190        69,318  

Flywire Corp.*

     4,619        89,285  

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,086        130,157  
     

 

 

 
        351,300  

Food Products  2.6%

                 

Adecoagro SA (Brazil)

     3,288        31,992  

Freshpet, Inc.*

     1,035        165,549  

Utz Brands, Inc.

     5,053        67,508  
     

 

 

 
        265,049  

Gas Utilities  1.2%

                 

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

     1,022        124,939  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies  2.2%

                 

Beta Bionics, Inc.*

     266        6,333  

Inari Medical, Inc.*

     1,371        109,228  

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.*

     229        44,312  

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.*

     306        33,308  

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*

     803        29,759  
     

 

 

 
        222,940  

Health Care Providers & Services  2.4%

                 

LifeStance Health Group, Inc.*

     12,510        99,705  

NeoGenomics, Inc.*

     4,995        71,429  

Option Care Health, Inc.*

     1,507        46,596  

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

     1,054        20,732  
     

 

 

 
        238,462  

Health Care Technology  0.3%

                 

Waystar Holding Corp.*

     807        32,433  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

4


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Hotel & Resort REITs  0.6%

                 

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

     9,310      $    62,470  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure  2.6%

                 

Golden Entertainment, Inc.

     1,605        52,548  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.*

     3,032        62,459  

Shake Shack, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,277        150,852  
     

 

 

 
        265,859  

Household Durables  0.9%

                 

Century Communities, Inc.

     1,154        88,143  

Industrial REITs  0.8%

                 

Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc.

     5,093        85,562  

Insurance  2.2%

                 

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.

     1,710        155,644  

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.*

     1,362        60,310  
     

 

 

 
        215,954  

IT Services  2.4%

                 

ASGN, Inc.*

     808        71,274  

Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.*

     7,385        166,827  
     

 

 

 
        238,101  

Machinery  4.8%

                 

Enerpac Tool Group Corp.

     2,669        120,612  

Gates Industrial Corp. PLC*

     7,461        154,368  

Lindsay Corp.

     302        40,525  

Trinity Industries, Inc.

     4,283        162,026  
     

 

 

 
        477,531  

Marine Transportation  1.2%

                 

Kirby Corp.*

     1,123        122,575  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

5


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Metals & Mining 1.9%

                 

Eldorado Gold Corp. (Turkey)*

     7,542      $    114,940  

ERO Copper Corp. (Brazil)*

     5,769        77,305  
     

 

 

 
        192,245  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.0%

                 

Ladder Capital Corp.

     8,843        99,130  

Office REITs 0.8%

                 

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     2,551        77,882  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.4%

                 

Crescent Energy Co. (Class A Stock)

     7,324        110,299  

Gulfport Energy Corp.*

     161        28,740  

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (Ghana)*

     11,038        35,101  

Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.

     1,739        62,517  
     

 

 

 
        236,657  

Personal Care Products 0.5%

                 

elf Beauty, Inc.*

     482        48,157  

Pharmaceuticals 3.3%

                 

Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*(a)

     5,499        32,939  

Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.*

     960        73,699  

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,720        146,228  

Verona Pharma PLC (United Kingdom), ADR*

     1,427        81,767  
     

 

 

 
        334,633  

Professional Services 2.5%

                 

First Advantage Corp.*

     1,601        30,227  

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

     904        114,609  

Korn Ferry

     1,534        108,500  
     

 

 

 
        253,336  

Real Estate Management & Development 0.4%

                 

Marcus & Millichap, Inc.

     970        37,015  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

6


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Residential REITs 2.3%

                 

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

     7,926      $    152,258  

UMH Properties, Inc.

     4,548        81,819  
     

 

 

 
        234,077  

Retail REITs 0.9%

                 

Urban Edge Properties

     4,283        87,116  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.2%

                 

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.*

     727        50,905  

Impinj, Inc.*

     585        74,231  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     799        105,668  

SiTime Corp.*

     622        127,012  

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (Israel)*

     3,289        160,799  
     

 

 

 
        518,615  

Software 8.3%

                 

AvePoint, Inc.*

     1,643        30,856  

Intapp, Inc.*

     3,265        232,762  

nCino, Inc.*

     1,254        42,648  

Q2 Holdings, Inc.*

     2,055        195,574  

Riskified Ltd. (Class A Stock)*

     7,960        40,914  

SimilarWeb Ltd. (Israel)*

     2,456        39,812  

Sprout Social, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     2,683        87,654  

Varonis Systems, Inc.*

     1,816        82,374  

Vertex, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,393        80,446  
     

 

 

 
        833,040  

Specialized REITs 0.7%

                 

National Storage Affiliates Trust

     1,829        67,947  

Specialty Retail 2.4%

                 

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

     502        80,747  

Five Below, Inc.*

     292        27,384  

Foot Locker, Inc.*

     2,128        42,666  

Warby Parker, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     3,260        90,334  
     

 

 

 
        241,131  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 7


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.6%

                 

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

     1,258      $    115,547  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

     1,908        42,606  
     

 

 

 
        158,153  

Trading Companies & Distributors 1.7%

                 

Herc Holdings, Inc.

     407        83,012  

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     1,504        91,368  
     

 

 

 
        174,380  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $6,733,510)

        9,692,323  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 4.9%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

     

 PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(wb)

     437,313        437,313  

 PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.593%)
(cost $53,202; includes $52,917 of cash collateral for securities onloan)(b)(wb)

     53,233        53,202  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $490,515)

        490,515  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 101.5%
(cost $7,224,025)

        10,182,838  

 Liabilities in excess of other assets (1.5)%

        (153,549
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $ 10,029,289  
     

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $52,367; cash collateral of $52,917 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the Fund may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities and such shortfall is remedied the following business day.

(b)

Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

8


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1             Level 2             Level 3  

Investments in Securities

                    

Assets

                    

Long-Term Investments

                    

Common Stocks

                    

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 39,576         $            $     

Automobile Components

     95,966                            

Banks

     961,574                            

Biotechnology.

     556,319                            

Building Products

     135,114                            

Capital Markets

     243,272                            

Chemicals

     168,032                            

Commercial Services & Supplies.

     456,652                            

Construction & Engineering

     232,792                            

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     124,201                            

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     78,429                            

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     57,391                            

Energy Equipment & Services

     158,173                            

Financial Services

     351,300                            

Food Products.

     265,049                            

Gas Utilities

     124,939                            

Health Care Equipment & Supplies.

     222,940                            

Health Care Providers & Services

     238,462                            

Health Care Technology

     32,433                            

Hotel & Resort REITs

     62,470                            

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     265,859                            

Household Durables

     88,143                            

Industrial REITs

     85,562                            

Insurance

     215,954                            

IT Services.

     238,101                            

Machinery

     477,531                            

Marine Transportation

     122,575                            

Metals & Mining

     192,245                            

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     99,130                            

Office REITs

     77,882                            

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 9


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

     Level 1             Level 2             Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

                    

Assets (continued)

                    

Long-Term Investments (continued)

                    

Common Stocks (continued)

                    

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   $ 236,657         $            $     

Personal Care Products

     48,157                            

Pharmaceuticals

     334,633                            

Professional Services

     253,336                            

Real Estate Management & Development

     37,015                            

Residential REITs

     234,077                            

Retail REITs

     87,116                            

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     518,615                            

Software

     833,040                            

Specialized REITs

     67,947                            

Specialty Retail

     241,131                            

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     158,153                            

Trading Companies & Distributors

     174,380                            

Short-Term Investments

                    

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     490,515                            
  

 

 

       

 

 

          

 

 

    

Total

   $ 10,182,838         $            $     
  

 

 

       

 

 

          

 

 

    

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

Banks

     9.6

Software

     8.3  

Biotechnology

     5.5  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     5.2  

Affiliated Mutual Funds (0.5% represents investments purchased with collateral from securities on loan)

     4.9  

Machinery

     4.8  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     4.6  

Financial Services

     3.5  

Pharmaceuticals

     3.3  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.6  

Food Products

     2.6  

Professional Services

     2.5  

Capital Markets

     2.4  

Specialty Retail

     2.4  

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.4  

IT Services

     2.4  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     2.4

Residential REITs

     2.3  

Construction & Engineering

     2.3  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     2.2  

Insurance

     2.2  

Metals & Mining

     1.9  

Trading Companies & Distributors

     1.7  

Chemicals

     1.7  

Energy Equipment & Services

     1.6  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1.6  

Building Products

     1.3  

Gas Utilities

     1.2  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     1.2  

Marine Transportation

     1.2  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.0  

Automobile Components

     1.0  

Household Durables

     0.9  

Retail REITs

     0.9  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

10


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Industrial REITs

     0.8

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     0.8  

Office REITs

     0.8  

Specialized REITs

     0.7  

Hotel & Resort REITs

     0.6  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     0.6  

Personal Care Products

     0.5  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.4  

Real Estate Management & Development

     0.4

Health Care Technology

     0.3  
  

 

 

 
     101.5  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (1.5
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

The Fund entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description    Gross Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
     Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(1)
    Net
Amount
 

Securities on Loan

   $ 52,367      $ (52,367   $  

 

(1)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 11


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $52,367:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $6,733,510)

   $ 9,692,323  

Affiliated investments (cost $490,515)

     490,515  

Receivable for investments sold

     35,779  

Dividends receivable

     6,010  

Due from Manager

     4,343  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     2,165  

Prepaid expenses

     883  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     10,232,018  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     86,531  

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     52,917  

Payable for investments purchased

     16,249  

Custodian and accounting fees payable

     15,944  

Audit fee payable

     13,278  

Professional fees payable

     9,508  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     7,386  

Trustees’ fees payable

     787  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     129  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     202,729  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 10,029,289  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 6,887,675  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     3,141,614  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 10,029,289  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($10,029,289 ÷ 669,154 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 14.99  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

12


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income

   $ 54,868  

Affiliated dividend income

     7,646  

Affiliated income from securities lending, net

     506  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     63,020  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     37,994  

Custodian and accounting fees

     20,846  

Professional fees

     16,034  

Audit fee

     13,277  

Shareholders’ reports

     5,997  

Fund data services

     5,428  

Trustees’ fees

     4,868  

Registration fees

     1,110  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $341)

     391  

Miscellaneous

     3,832  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     109,777  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (61,652
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     48,125  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     14,895  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions (including affiliated of $(33))

     616,331  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     369,135  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     985,466  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 1,000,361  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 13


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

 

     Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
    Year Ended
July 31, 2024
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 14,895     $ 26,197  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     616,331       1,123,401  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     369,135       72,079  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     1,000,361       1,221,677  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

    

Distributions from distributable earnings

    

Class R6

     (817,907     (92,985
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

    

Net proceeds from shares sold (145,910 and 389,031 shares, respectively)

     2,165,471       5,068,393  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and
distributions (53,388 and 6,986 shares, respectively)

     817,907       92,985  

Cost of shares purchased (181,014 and 485,117 shares, respectively)

     (2,818,363     (6,445,389
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     165,015       (1,284,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     347,469       (155,319

Net Assets:

                

Beginning of period

     9,681,820       9,837,139  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 10,029,289     $ 9,681,820  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

14


PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

 

   

Class R6 Shares

                                                         
   
     

Six Months
Ended
January 31,

2025

 

          

Year Ended July 31,

 

 
         2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $14.88                $13.29       $12.28       $19.43       $12.48       $11.82  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                         

Net investment income (loss)

     0.02                0.04       0.05       0.02       (0.06     (- )(b) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     1.46                1.66       1.02       (2.98     7.65       0.66  

Total from investment operations

     1.48                1.70       1.07       (2.96     7.59       0.66  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                         

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.04              (0.02     (0.04     -       -       -  

Tax return of capital distributions

     -                -       (0.02     -       -       -  

Distributions from net realized gains

     (1.33              (0.09     -       (4.19     (0.64     -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.37              (0.11     (0.06     (4.19     (0.64     -  

Net asset value, end of period

     $14.99                $14.88       $13.29       $12.28       $19.43       $12.48  

Total Return(c):

     9.72              12.91     8.77     (19.13 )%      62.10     5.50
   
                   
               

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                         

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $10,029                $9,682       $9,837       $29,650       $32,765       $21,439  

Average net assets (000)

     $10,049                $9,243       $27,601       $32,596       $28,667       $17,831  

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                         

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.95 %(e)               1.00 %(f)      0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     2.17 %(e)               2.36     1.25     1.15     1.19     1.52

Net investment income (loss)

     0.29 %(e)               0.28     0.38     0.11     (0.39 )%      (0.03 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

     30              87     40     49     67     54

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Amount rounds to zero.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Includes certain non-recurring expenses of 0.05% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver, if applicable, for the year ended July 31, 2024.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

15


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
   

   Value

 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  98.1%

         

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  0.3%

         

Credit Cards

                         

Chase Issuance Trust,

         

Series 2024-A02, Class A

   4.630%   01/15/31      100     $    100,036  

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust,

         

Series 2018-A07, Class A7

   3.960   10/13/30      100       97,658  
         

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $207,411)

            197,694  
         

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  4.0%

         

3650R Commercial Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2021-PF01, Class A4

   2.253   11/15/54      100       84,744  

BANK,

         

Series 2020-BN29, Class A3

   1.742   11/15/53      100       83,953  

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

         

Series 2019-C04, Class A4

   2.661   08/15/52      89       81,773  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2020-B19, Class A3

   1.787   09/15/53      175       164,089  

Series 2020-B21, Class A4

   1.704   12/17/53      100       84,031  

Series 2021-B23, Class A4A1

   1.823   02/15/54      200       166,697  

Series 2021-B30, Class A4

   2.329   11/15/54      150       126,108  

BMO Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2022-C01, Class A4

   3.119   02/17/55      150       132,303  

CCUBS Commercial Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2017-C01, Class A3

   3.283(cc)   11/15/50      90       85,800  

CD Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2017-CD06, Class A3

   3.104   11/13/50      15       14,915  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2017-P08, Class A3

   3.203   09/15/50      75       72,400  

Commercial Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2016-DC02, Class A5

   3.765   02/10/49      25       24,711  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2016-C07, Class A4

   3.210   11/15/49      43       42,848  

Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust,

         

Series 2017-C06, Class A3

   3.269   06/10/50      10       9,526  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust,

         

Series 2020-GC47, Class A4

   2.125   05/12/53      100       88,153  

JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

         

Series 2019-COR04, Class A3

   3.763   03/10/52      125       119,983  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

         

Series 2016-JP02, Class A3

   2.559   08/15/49      12       12,011  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

16


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

     

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, (cont’d.)

          

Series 2016-JP04, Class A3

   3.393%   12/15/49      125      $ 121,964  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust,

          

Series 2016-UB12, Class A3

   3.337   12/15/49      116           112,056  

Series 2021-L06, Class A3

   2.196(cc)   06/15/54      225        191,836  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2018-C08, Class A3

   3.720   02/15/51      160        154,832  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2016-LC25, Class A3

   3.374   12/15/59      121        118,549  

Series 2017-C39, Class A3

   2.878   09/15/50      100        96,418  

Series 2020-C55, Class A4

   2.474   02/15/53      125        111,129  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $2,565,632)

             2,300,829  
          

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS  27.5%

          

Aerospace & Defense  0.5%

                          

Boeing Co. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.700   02/01/27      20        19,136  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.100   05/01/26      10        9,777  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.930   05/01/60      60        55,952  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.298   05/01/29      100        103,964  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400   01/15/27      50        50,684  

Northrop Grumman Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750   06/01/43      20        17,904  

RTX Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.125   11/16/28      10        9,779  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.875   10/15/40      20        18,358  
          

 

 

 
             285,554  

Agriculture  0.8%

                          

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.390   08/15/37      70        60,543  

Gtd. Notes

   4.700   04/02/27      105        104,757  

Gtd. Notes

   5.834   02/20/31      15        15,440  

JBS USA LUX Sarl/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Foods Group,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.950   04/20/35      25        25,277  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 17


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Agriculture (cont’d.)

                                  

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.875%       02/15/28        85      $ 85,443  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.125       02/15/30        110           110,878  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.125       02/13/31        30        30,142  
          

 

 

 
             432,480  

Airlines  0.1%

                                  

Southwest Airlines Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.125       06/15/27        30        30,171  

Auto Manufacturers  0.3%

                                  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.000       11/13/30        100        90,533  

General Motors Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.250       10/02/43        30        29,458  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.400       05/08/27        20        20,202  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.550       07/15/29        30        30,338  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.800       01/07/29        10        10,188  
          

 

 

 
             180,719  

Banks  6.3%

                                  

Bank of America Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.687(ff)       04/22/32        325        281,475  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     2.496(ff)       02/13/31        95        84,101  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     3.970(ff)       03/05/29        145        141,152  

Barclays PLC (United Kingdom),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.645(ff)       06/24/31        160        139,822  

Citigroup, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.666(ff)       01/29/31        90        80,057  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.904(ff)       11/03/42        30        21,002  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.976(ff)       11/05/30        135        122,654  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.668(ff)       07/24/28        240        233,047  

Comerica, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.982(ff)       01/30/30        140        141,363  

Discover Bank,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.650       09/13/28        15        14,761  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

18


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Banks (cont’d.)

                          

Fifth Third Bancorp,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.339%(ff)   07/27/29      10      $ 10,400  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.992(ff)   01/27/32      115        95,866  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.223(ff)   05/01/29      215           210,183  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.851(ff)   04/25/35      10        10,229  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.013(ff)   09/22/28      105        96,986  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.208(ff)   08/21/29      29        30,024  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.953(ff)   02/04/32      20        16,751  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.522(ff)   04/22/31      170        150,231  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.580(ff)   04/22/32      75        64,902  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.739(ff)   10/15/30      25        22,632  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.509(ff)   01/23/29      260        250,577  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.882(ff)   07/24/38      80        68,370  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.452(ff)   12/05/29      44        43,300  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.946(ff)   10/22/35      45        43,459  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.336(ff)   01/23/35      10        9,978  

KeyCorp,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.401(ff)   03/06/35      15        15,706  

Morgan Stanley,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.123(ff)   02/01/29      130        130,681  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.587(ff)   01/18/36      30        30,203  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   2.239(ff)   07/21/32      65        54,275  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   1.794(ff)   02/13/32      150        123,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   1.928(ff)   04/28/32      195        160,829  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.615(ff)   10/20/27      30        30,907  

Truist Financial Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.435(ff)   01/24/30      35        35,386  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.867(ff)   06/08/34      15        15,302  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.550   04/17/26      100        99,757  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.000   10/23/26      55        53,482  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.389(ff)   04/24/34      70        69,510  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   2.572(ff)   02/11/31      70        62,052  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 19


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Banks (cont’d.)

                                  

Wells Fargo & Co., (cont’d.)

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     2.879%(ff)       10/30/30        235      $    213,293  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     5.707(ff)       04/22/28        140        142,323  
          

 

 

 
             3,620,528  

Beverages  0.4%

                                  

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev

          

Worldwide, Inc. (Belgium),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.700       02/01/36        200        188,232  

Constellation Brands, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.700       12/06/26        5        4,913  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.250       08/01/31        45        37,474  
          

 

 

 
             230,619  

Biotechnology  0.3%

                                  

Amgen, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.600       08/19/26        115        111,606  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.250       03/02/30        15        15,186  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.750       03/02/63        20        19,297  
          

 

 

 
             146,089  

Building Materials  0.2%

                                  

Carrier Global Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.900       03/15/34        38        39,332  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.150       12/01/34        45        44,129  

Owens Corning,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.950       08/15/29        50        47,911  

Vulcan Materials Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.500       06/15/47        5        4,187  
          

 

 

 
             135,559  

Chemicals  0.7%

                                  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.725       11/15/28        100        99,854  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.319       11/15/38        3        3,022  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.419       11/15/48        5        4,990  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

20


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                          

FMC Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500%   10/01/49      15      $ 11,438  

LYB International Finance BV,

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.875   03/15/44      10        8,627  

LYB International Finance III LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.375   10/01/40      5        3,664  

Nutrien Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.900   03/27/28      115        115,230  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.200   06/21/27      140        141,443  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250   01/15/45      10        9,261  
          

 

 

 
             397,529  

Commercial Services  0.2%

                          

California Institute of Technology,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.650   09/01/2119      15        9,487  

Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series F

   2.989   07/01/50      15        10,068  

President & Fellows of Harvard College,

          

Unsec’d. Notes

   3.150   07/15/46      9        6,460  

Quanta Services, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750   08/09/27      20        19,957  

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.610   02/15/2119      5        3,265  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2020

   2.396   10/01/50      15        8,792  

University of Southern California,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.976   10/01/53      7        6,539  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2017

   3.841   10/01/47      10        7,938  

Washington University (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2022

   3.524   04/15/54      25        18,194  

Yale University,

          

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2020

   2.402   04/15/50      45        26,639  
          

 

 

 
                117,339  

Computers  0.3%

                          

Accenture Capital, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.250   10/04/31      65        62,774  

Genpact Luxembourg Sarl/Genpact USA, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   1.750   04/10/26      35        33,681  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 21


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Computers (cont’d.)

                          

Genpact Luxembourg Sarl/Genpact USA, Inc., (cont’d.)

          

Gtd. Notes

   6.000%   06/04/29      25      $ 25,620  

Teledyne FLIR LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.500   08/01/30      55        48,207  
          

 

 

 
             170,282  

Diversified Financial Services  0.2%

                          

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.750   10/15/32      55        45,209  

Private Export Funding Corp.,

          

U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes, Series PP

   1.400   07/15/28      45        40,522  
          

 

 

 
             85,731  

Electric  2.7%

                          

AEP Texas, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.800   10/01/47      30        21,596  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series I

   2.100   07/01/30      65        55,795  

Alabama Power Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.850   12/01/42      10        7,928  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.365   06/15/26      20        20,085  

Ameren Illinois Co.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.150   03/15/46      35        28,688  

Arizona Public Service Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.200   12/15/31      35        28,908  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.750   05/15/46      15        11,075  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.350   12/15/32      30           31,670  

Atlantic City Electric Co.,

          

First Mortgage

   2.300   03/15/31      10        8,543  

Commonwealth Edison Co.,

          

First Mortgage

   4.600   08/15/43      45        39,247  

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.,

          

First Mortgage

   5.450   02/01/41      20        19,428  

DTE Electric Co.,

          

First Mortgage

   5.200   04/01/33      55        54,959  

DTE Energy Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950   07/01/27      35        35,137  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

22


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Electric (cont’d.)

                                  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC,

          

First Mortgage

     4.250%       12/15/41        15      $ 12,727  

Duke Energy Florida LLC,

          

First Mortgage

     5.875       11/15/33        100        103,926  

First Mortgage

     6.350       09/15/37        31        33,089  

Entergy Texas, Inc.,

          

First Mortgage

     1.750       03/15/31        30        24,934  

FirstEnergy Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series B

     3.900       07/15/27        165        161,188  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series C

     4.850       07/15/47        40        34,048  

Florida Power & Light Co.,

          

First Mortgage

     3.800       12/15/42        30        23,705  

First Mortgage

     5.150       06/15/29        65        65,910  

First Mortgage

     5.250       02/01/41        25        24,180  

Fortis, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.055       10/04/26        7        6,797  

Nevada Power Co.,

          

General Ref. Mortgage, Series N

     6.650       04/01/36        30        32,280  

General Ref. Mortgage, Series R

     6.750       07/01/37        10        10,983  

Northern States Power Co.,

          

First Mortgage

     3.600       09/15/47        55        40,519  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,

          

First Mortgage

     4.000       12/01/46        50        36,007  

First Mortgage

     4.500       07/01/40        100        82,677  

PacifiCorp,

          

First Mortgage

     2.700       09/15/30        25        22,005  

First Mortgage

     4.125       01/15/49        70        53,491  

First Mortgage

     5.250       06/15/35        45        44,073  

First Mortgage

     6.350       07/15/38        15        15,615  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.,

          

First Mortgage

     4.125       06/15/44        15        12,410  

First Mortgage

     4.150       10/01/45        20        16,440  

First Mortgage

     4.850       02/15/34        5        4,867  

First Mortgage

     6.250       05/15/39        20        21,674  

Public Service Co. of New Hampshire,

          

First Mortgage

     5.350       10/01/33        60        60,518  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.,

          

First Ref. Mortgage, MTN

     3.950       05/01/42        10        8,157  

Sec’d. Notes, MTN

     4.650       03/15/33        35           33,899  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 23


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Electric (cont’d.)

                                  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.450%       11/15/31        30      $ 25,373  

Puget Energy, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     4.100       06/15/30        45        42,263  

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.,

          

First Mortgage, Series RRR

     3.750       06/01/47        5        3,702  

Sempra,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.000       02/01/48        15        11,085  

Southern California Edison Co.,

          

First Ref. Mortgage

     4.000       04/01/47        25        18,401  

First Ref. Mortgage

     4.650       10/01/43        50        41,254  

Virginia Electric & Power Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.050       08/15/34        8        7,786  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series A

     6.000       05/15/37        20        20,681  
          

 

 

 
                1,519,723  

Entertainment 0.1%

                                  

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.050       03/15/42        50        40,238  

Gtd. Notes

     5.141       03/15/52        20        14,919  
          

 

 

 
             55,157  

Foods 0.2%

                                  

JBS USA Holding Lux Sarl/JBS USA Food Co./JBS Lux Co.

          

Sarl,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.125       02/01/28        50        50,037  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.375       06/01/46        25        20,314  

Mondelez International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.750       04/13/30        10        8,982  

Tyson Foods, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.550       06/02/27        10        9,719  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.350       03/01/29        15        14,599  
          

 

 

 
             103,651  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

24


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Gas 0.5%

                                  

NiSource, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.250%       02/15/43        15      $ 13,955  

Southern California Gas Co.,

          

First Mortgage

     5.050       09/01/34        25        24,376  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.950       04/15/27        255        245,089  
          

 

 

 
                283,420  

Healthcare-Products 0.1%

                                  

Abbott Laboratories,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.150       11/30/37        35        38,140  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.300       03/12/31        20        17,106  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.800       10/15/41        10        7,054  
          

 

 

 
             62,300  

Healthcare-Services 1.7%

                                  

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.387       10/15/49        15        10,655  

AHS Hospital Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

     2.780       07/01/51        10        6,147  

Ascension Health,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series B

     2.532       11/15/29        15        13,579  

Baylor Scott & White Holdings,

          

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

     1.777       11/15/30        30        25,232  

Children’s Health System of Texas,

          

Unsec’d. Notes

     2.511       08/15/50        10        5,909  

Children’s Hospital Corp. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes, Series 2017

     4.115       01/01/47        10        8,217  

Cigna Group (The),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.375       10/15/28        55        54,046  

Gtd. Notes

     4.900       12/15/48        15        12,837  

CommonSpirit Health,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     5.205       12/01/31        50        49,874  

Elevance Health, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.650       12/01/27        40        38,927  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.625       05/15/42        60        52,081  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.150       06/15/29        25        25,249  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 25


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                                  

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals,

          

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

     2.810%       06/01/41        50      $ 35,416  

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.000       07/01/42        30        28,344  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2020

     2.955       01/01/50        10        6,530  

Methodist Hospital (The),

          

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 20A

     2.705       12/01/50        25        15,289  

Mount Sinai Hospital (The),

          

Sec’d. Notes, Series 2019

     3.737       07/01/49        10        6,537  

New York & Presbyterian Hospital (The),

          

Unsec’d. Notes

     4.024       08/01/45        45        36,882  

NYU Langone Hospitals,

          

Sec’d. Notes

     4.368       07/01/47        15        12,813  

OhioHealth Corp.,

          

Sec’d. Notes

     2.297       11/15/31        30           25,271  

Orlando Health Obligated Group,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.475       10/01/35        25        25,328  

PeaceHealth Obligated Group,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2020

     1.375       11/15/25        5        4,864  

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.,

          

Sec’d. Notes, Series 2042

     2.719       01/01/42        15        10,467  

Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group,

          

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 19A

     2.532       10/01/29        10        9,003  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series H

     2.746       10/01/26        30        29,045  

Sentara Health,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

     2.927       11/01/51        15        9,472  

Stanford Health Care,

          

Unsec’d. Notes

     3.027       08/15/51        30        19,684  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2018

     3.795       11/15/48        15        11,528  

Sutter Health,

          

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2018

     4.091       08/15/48        15        12,083  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.050       05/15/41        35        25,272  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.500       04/15/33        120        114,015  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.800       01/15/30        120        119,818  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

     5.150       07/15/34        60        59,316  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.200       04/15/63        5        4,456  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

26


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                                  

UPMC,

          

Sec’d. Notes

     5.035%       05/15/33        25      $ 24,564  
          

 

 

 
                948,750  

Home Builders 0.3%

                                  

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.875       03/15/27        145        144,939  

Insurance 1.6%

                                  

Arch Capital Finance LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.011       12/15/26        275        271,735  

Arch Capital Group US, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.144       11/01/43        20        18,292  

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.850       12/15/29        10        9,926  

Chubb Corp. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.000       05/11/37        15        15,884  

CNA Financial Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.900       05/01/29        25        23,922  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.125       02/15/34        5        4,873  

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.900       04/05/32        100        91,136  

Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.500       10/15/50        60        40,247  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.850       04/17/28        65        64,600  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.000       12/07/33        110        112,944  

Lincoln National Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.050       01/15/30        5        4,531  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.400       01/15/31        80        72,386  

Loews Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.200       05/15/30        15        13,834  

Markel Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.300       11/01/47        15        11,677  

Unum Group,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.000       06/15/29        140        134,312  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.750       08/15/42        20        19,548  
          

 

 

 
             909,847  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 27


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Iron/Steel 0.0%

                                  

Nucor Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.950%       05/01/28        25      $ 24,432  

Lodging 0.1%

                                  

Marriott International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.350       03/15/35        45        44,371  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R

     3.125       06/15/26        30        29,385  
          

 

 

 
                73,756  

Machinery-Diversified 0.2%

                                  

Flowserve Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.800       01/15/32        10        8,500  

IDEX Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.950       09/01/29        45        44,923  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.450       11/15/26        75        73,277  

Gtd. Notes

     5.611       03/11/34        5        5,060  
          

 

 

 
             131,760  

Media 0.3%

                                  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter

          

Communications Operating Capital,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     5.375       04/01/38        20        17,882  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     6.484       10/23/45        80        75,952  

Comcast Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.750       04/01/40        10        8,022  

Gtd. Notes

     5.500       05/15/64        55        50,352  

Discovery Communications LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.125       05/15/29        20        18,715  
          

 

 

 
             170,923  

Mining 0.8%

                                  

Barrick North America Finance LLC (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.700       05/30/41        85        83,641  

BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd. (Australia),

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.250       09/08/33        100        100,238  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

28


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Mining (cont’d.)

                                  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.125%       03/01/28        20      $ 19,451  

Gtd. Notes

     4.375       08/01/28        50        48,766  

Kinross Gold Corp. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.500       07/15/27        60        59,286  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.250       07/15/33        50        51,839  

Newmont Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     2.800       10/01/29        70        64,084  

Gtd. Notes

     5.450       06/09/44        25        24,021  

Newmont Corp./Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.350       03/15/34        25        25,008  
          

 

 

 
                 476,334  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.4%

                                  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.200       03/01/32        50        41,119  

Pentair Finance Sarl,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.500       07/01/29        110        107,549  

Textron, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

     2.450       03/15/31        65        55,551  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.000       06/01/30        25        22,521  
          

 

 

 
             226,740  

Office/Business Equipment 0.1%

                                  

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.276       12/01/28        30        28,095  

Gtd. Notes

     5.100       03/01/30        25        24,783  
          

 

 

 
             52,878  

Oil & Gas 0.7%

                                  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.850       06/01/27        50        48,973  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       12/15/29        85        83,833  

Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.650       01/15/32        100        83,293  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.750       02/15/52        15        10,282  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 29


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

  

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

Principal 

Amount 

(000)# 

    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                                  

ConocoPhillips Co.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.700%       01/15/30        25      $ 24,785  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.400       04/18/34        20        19,722  

Gtd. Notes

     6.250       03/15/33        70        72,978  

Equinor ASA (Norway),

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.700       04/06/50        20        14,777  

Exxon Mobil Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.114       03/01/46        15        12,175  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.625       09/01/30        5        5,238  

Phillips 66 Co.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.900       10/01/46        25        21,507  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     1.900       08/15/30        20        17,104  
          

 

 

 
                414,667  

Packaging & Containers 0.1%

                                  

Berry Global, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     1.570       01/15/26        25        24,225  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     5.500       04/15/28        35        35,381  
          

 

 

 
             59,606  

Pharmaceuticals 1.0%

                                  

AbbVie, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.050       11/21/39        30        25,747  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.550       03/15/35        55        52,054  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.700       05/14/45        45        40,017  

CVS Health Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     1.875       02/28/31        60        48,850  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.780       03/25/38        45        39,525  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.125       07/20/45        30        25,660  

Eli Lilly & Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.600       08/14/34        95        91,459  

Utah Acquisition Sub, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.950       06/15/26        43        42,389  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

  

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

Principal 

Amount 

(000)# 

    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Pharmaceuticals (cont’d.)

                                  

Viatris, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     2.300%       06/22/27        170      $ 159,880  

Gtd. Notes

     3.850       06/22/40        60        44,971  
          

 

 

 
             570,552  

Pipelines  2.4%

                                  

Energy Transfer LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.900       07/15/26        55        54,343  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.200       04/15/27        160        157,985  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.750       01/15/26        40        40,019  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.300       04/15/47        10        8,829  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.125       12/15/45        70        68,965  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.550       12/01/33        20        21,243  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.625       10/15/36        10        10,627  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.850       03/15/44        20        17,925  

MPLX LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.650       08/15/30        175        153,941  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.250       12/01/27        90        88,663  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.500       04/15/38        30        26,168  

Northwest Pipeline LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.000       04/01/27        25        24,577  

ONEOK, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.100       03/15/30        55        49,917  

Gtd. Notes

     3.400       09/01/29        75        69,868  

Gtd. Notes

     6.050       09/01/33        115        118,252  

Targa Resources Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.200       02/01/33        35        31,892  

Gtd. Notes

     5.500       02/15/35        52        51,308  

Gtd. Notes

     6.125       03/15/33        25        25,832  

Gtd. Notes

     6.150       03/01/29        90        93,553  

Gtd. Notes

     6.500       02/15/53        5        5,215  

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.250       05/15/30        110        100,469  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.600       03/15/48        10        8,327  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.750       06/15/27        50        48,866  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.800       11/15/29        55        54,476  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 31


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

  

Interest  

Rate

 

Maturity 

Date

  

Principal 

Amount 

(000)# 

    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Pipelines (cont’d.)

                          

Williams Cos., Inc. (The), (cont’d.)

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.100%   09/15/45      10      $ 8,958  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.800   11/15/43      20        19,553  
          

 

 

 
             1,359,771  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.8%

                          

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.550   03/15/52      30        20,441  

Gtd. Notes

   4.700   07/01/30      70        68,378  

Gtd. Notes

   4.850   04/15/49      10        8,558  

American Tower Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.900   01/15/30      20        18,076  

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.250   04/01/28      165        151,444  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.500   08/16/31      45        37,905  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.900   03/15/27      25        24,470  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.125   06/15/26      50        49,555  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.750   02/15/35      5        5,038  

COPT Defense Properties LP,

          

Gtd. Notes

   2.900   12/01/33      30        24,127  

CubeSmart LP,

          

Gtd. Notes

   2.250   12/15/28      20        18,087  

Essex Portfolio LP,

          

Gtd. Notes

   1.700   03/01/28      15        13,627  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.250   01/15/32      10        8,572  

Gtd. Notes

   5.750   06/01/28      35        35,419  

Healthpeak OP LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.000   01/15/30      20        18,185  

Host Hotels & Resorts LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.700   07/01/34      10        9,914  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series J

   2.900   12/15/31      15        12,817  

Kimco Realty OP LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

   1.900   03/01/28      60        54,964  

Gtd. Notes

   3.200   04/01/32      45        39,524  

Realty Income Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.700   02/15/32      40        33,998  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.100   12/15/29      95        87,481  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.400   01/15/28      20        19,262  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

  

Interest  

Rate

 

Maturity 

Date

  

Principal 

Amount 

(000)# 

    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (cont’d.)

                          

Simon Property Group LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.450%   09/13/29      20      $ 17,989  

Sun Communities Operating LP,

          

Gtd. Notes

   5.500   01/15/29      160        161,512  

VICI Properties LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750   02/15/28      25        24,830  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950   02/15/30      10        9,830  

Welltower OP LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

   2.700   02/15/27      10        9,625  

WP Carey, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.400   02/01/31      35        29,859  
          

 

 

 
             1,013,487  

Retail 0.3%

                          

AutoZone, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.250   11/01/28      60        62,799  

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   5.000   10/03/34      15        14,404  

Genuine Parts Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950   08/15/29      65        64,585  

Home Depot, Inc. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.900   06/15/47      20        15,640  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.100   05/03/27      20        19,365  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.750   03/15/31      15        12,368  
          

 

 

 
             189,161  

Semiconductors 0.5%

                          

Broadcom, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.500   02/15/41      10        7,718  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.150   02/15/28      40        39,297  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.800   04/15/28      30        30,044  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.050   07/12/27      20        20,163  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.419   04/15/33      87        75,956  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.469   04/15/34      60        51,850  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.000   04/15/29      75        72,341  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

33


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

  

Interest  

Rate

 

Maturity 

Date

  

Principal 

Amount 

(000)# 

    

   Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Semiconductors (cont’d.)

                          

Intel Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.900%   02/10/63      10      $ 8,972  
          

 

 

 
             306,341  

Shipbuilding 0.0%

                          

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   5.353   01/15/30      15        15,050  

Software 0.3%

                          

Intuit, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.350   07/15/27      5        4,639  

Oracle Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.800   04/01/27      100        96,053  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.600   04/01/50      5        3,461  

ServiceNow, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.400   09/01/30      25        20,819  

Workday, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500   04/01/27      10        9,756  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.700   04/01/29      25        23,833  
          

 

 

 
             158,561  

Telecommunications 0.9%

                          

AT&T, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.550   12/01/33      40        32,255  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500   06/01/41      120        92,100  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.550   09/15/55      55        36,854  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400   04/15/34      35        34,986  

Rogers Communications, Inc. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.500   03/15/42      10        8,360  

Gtd. Notes

   5.300   02/15/34      75        72,785  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.000   02/15/41      30        21,449  

Gtd. Notes

   3.875   04/15/30      100        94,562  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 34


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
     Principal 
Amount 
(000)# 
    

 Value 

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                                  

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.355%       03/15/32        100      $ 83,228  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.016       12/03/29        45        43,293  
          

 

 

 
             519,872  

Transportation 0.1%

                                  

CSX Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.100       03/15/44        10        8,270  

Norfolk Southern Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.950       03/15/64        15        15,260  

Union Pacific Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.000       04/15/27        15        14,531  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.600       09/15/37        10        8,382  
          

 

 

 
             46,443  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $16,395,972)

                15,670,721  
          

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS 0.5%

          

Arizona 0.1%

                                  

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power

          

District,

          

Revenue Bonds, BABs

     4.839       01/01/41        35        32,370  

California 0.2%

                                  

Bay Area Toll Authority,

          

Revenue Bonds, BABs, Series F2

     6.263       04/01/49        35        36,778  

Regents of the University of California Medical Center

          

Pooled Revenue,

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series Q

     4.563       05/15/53        15        12,842  

State of California,

          

General Obligation Unlimited, Taxable, BABs

     7.550       04/01/39        30        35,167  
          

 

 

 
             84,787  

Illinois 0.0%

                                  

State of Illinois,

          

General Obligation Unlimited, Taxable

     5.100       06/01/33        24        23,251  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 35


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

 Value 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)

          

Michigan 0.1%

                                  

Michigan Finance Authority,

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds

     3.384%       12/01/40        15      $ 12,036  

University of Michigan,

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series B

     2.437       04/01/40        25        17,962  

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Sustainability Bond, Series B

     3.504       04/01/52        15        11,038  
          

 

 

 
             41,036  

New Jersey 0.1%

                                  

New Jersey Turnpike Authority,

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, BABs, Series F

     7.414       01/01/40        45        52,505  

New York 0.0%

                                  

City of New York,

          

Taxable, General Obligation Unlimited, Series D-1

     5.114       10/01/54        15        14,242  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey,

          

Consolidated, Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series 174

     4.458       10/01/62        15        12,514  
          

 

 

 
             26,756  

Ohio 0.0%

                                  

JobsOhio Beverage System,

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series A

     2.833       01/01/38        5        3,947  

Ohio State University (The),

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series A

     4.800       06/01/2111        15        12,723  

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, BABs, Series C

     4.910       06/01/40        10        9,458  
          

 

 

 
             26,128  

Virginia 0.0%

                                  

University of Virginia,

          

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series B

     2.584       11/01/51        40        24,105  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(cost $391,604)

             310,938  
          

 

 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS 1.6%

          

Hungary Government International Bond (Hungary),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 30Y

     7.625       03/29/41        40        44,691  

Indonesia Government International Bond (Indonesia),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.500       01/11/28        200        192,599  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

 Value 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

          

Mexico Government International Bond (Mexico),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500%   04/22/29      200      $ 191,813  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.000   05/13/30      200        201,118  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   4.750   03/08/44      26        19,734  

Peruvian Government International Bond (Peru),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.783   01/23/31      32        27,510  

Philippine Government International Bond (Philippines),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500   02/04/35      200        200,500  

Republic of Poland Government International Bond (Poland),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500   03/18/54      40        37,193  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $959,966)

                915,158  
          

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS 25.0%

          

Federal Farm Credit Bank

   1.480   11/26/32      30        23,242  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

   2.350   03/10/36      30        22,676  

Federal Home Loan Bank

   1.250   07/23/30      60        49,840  

Federal Home Loan Bank

   2.090   02/22/36      30        22,276  

Federal Home Loan Bank

   4.250   09/10/32      20        19,446  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   1.500   09/01/36      49        42,723  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   1.500   01/01/37      24        20,789  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   1.500   10/01/50      187        138,398  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000   01/01/32      19        18,017  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000   12/01/50      351        275,784  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000   05/01/51      414        324,460  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.500   10/01/51      276        227,914  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.500   11/01/51      336        275,188  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   02/01/32      15        14,161  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   02/01/32      16        15,112  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   01/01/37      7        6,092  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   12/01/37      9        8,437  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   12/01/42      67        59,513  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   11/01/46      19        16,950  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   01/01/47      126        109,779  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   03/01/47      87        75,463  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000   12/01/47      49        42,272  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500   11/01/37      11        10,050  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500   06/01/42      17        15,634  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500   04/01/46      21        19,134  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500   11/01/47      29        26,239  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 37


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

 Value 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

          

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     3.500%       11/01/47        36      $ 32,634  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     3.500       02/01/48        104        93,396  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     3.500       05/01/52        246        217,974  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       10/01/45        19        17,656  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       05/01/46        38        35,397  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       03/01/47        19        17,388  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       01/01/48        26        24,330  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       06/01/52        284           259,691  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.500       07/01/47        39        37,343  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.500       12/01/48        9        8,990  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     6.000       01/01/53        232        233,910  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     6.750       03/15/31        25        27,983  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., MTN

     1.220       08/19/30        25        20,693  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     0.000(s)       03/17/31        50        37,344  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     0.500       06/17/25        50        49,308  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     0.500       11/07/25        30        29,160  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     0.875       08/05/30        10        8,297  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       10/01/50        197        146,375  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       11/01/50        200        147,719  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       TBA        250        194,570  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       05/01/36        414        369,460  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       07/01/40        145        124,304  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       01/01/41        341        285,209  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       05/01/41        351        292,921  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       09/01/50        264        207,421  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       12/01/50        138        109,163  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       01/01/51        251        196,049  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       03/01/51        115        90,171  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       05/01/51        141        110,200  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       TBA        250        203,666  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       06/01/28        27        26,449  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       09/01/35        45        41,352  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       02/01/43        26        22,470  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       09/01/46        27        22,626  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       09/01/46        46        38,318  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       05/01/50        147        121,178  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       08/01/50        182        150,093  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       10/01/50        474        389,046  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       04/01/51        344        283,051  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       05/01/51        202        165,760  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       08/01/51        88        72,373  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       11/01/51        373        306,135  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

 Value 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

          

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000%       11/01/28        19      $ 18,889  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/01/30        45        43,234  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       12/01/36        20        18,533  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       10/01/42        12        10,662  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       12/01/42        76        67,395  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       02/01/43        148        130,240  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/01/43        39        34,450  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       08/01/43        111        97,953  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/01/47        131        113,075  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       02/01/47        88        76,086  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/01/50        246        212,266  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       11/01/50        94        81,317  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/01/52        373        317,481  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       TBA        250           221,064  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       08/01/31        19        18,565  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       10/01/32        8        7,937  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       06/01/33        12        11,428  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/01/42        53        47,942  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       03/01/42        55        50,189  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       10/01/42        151        138,046  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       11/01/42        37        33,562  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       08/01/43        49        45,015  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       03/01/45        83        75,231  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/01/46        16        14,365  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       12/01/46        165        147,904  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/01/47        34        30,982  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       09/01/47        52        46,944  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       01/01/41        97        91,654  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       04/01/41        51        47,770  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       02/01/47        48        44,974  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       04/01/48        87        80,809  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       03/01/49        167        154,626  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       04/01/52        191        174,966  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       03/01/41        48        46,702  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       02/01/44        42        40,826  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       01/01/45        46        44,438  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       04/01/48        25        24,128  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       05/01/48        8        7,466  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       08/01/48        10        9,293  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       02/01/49        8        7,622  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       06/01/52        95        89,280  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       09/01/52        490        461,799  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 39


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

 Value 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

          

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000%       TBA        250      $ 241,143  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       11/01/35        59        58,593  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       06/01/40        11        11,080  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       03/01/42        24        23,991  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       11/01/52        311        309,487  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       02/01/53        240        237,953  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       08/01/53        73        73,435  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.625       11/15/30        40        44,455  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       12/20/50        440           352,843  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       03/20/43        6        5,167  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       12/20/46        10        8,863  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       05/20/51        433        362,467  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       10/20/51        76        63,245  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/20/43        54        48,472  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/20/45        22        19,119  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       07/20/46        38        33,625  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       09/20/46        39        34,175  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       03/20/49        44        39,154  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       06/20/51        75        65,556  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       08/20/51        192        167,182  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       03/20/52        215        186,885  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       12/20/42        109        99,678  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/20/44        30        27,260  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       04/20/45        16        14,363  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       07/20/46        68        61,965  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       08/20/46        105        94,855  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       09/20/46        16        14,566  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       07/20/47        44        39,800  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       11/20/47        29        26,292  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       12/20/45        47        44,394  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       10/20/46        3        2,543  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       03/20/47        22        20,483  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       07/20/47        27        25,646  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       09/20/47        72        67,234  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       03/20/49        11        10,425  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       03/20/52        139        128,132  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       04/20/41        10        9,272  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       03/20/44        25        24,538  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       12/20/44        23        22,138  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       11/20/46        12        11,462  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       01/20/47        4        3,553  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       08/20/52        248        234,639  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Interest 
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
      Principal 
 Amount 
 (000)# 
    

 Value 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

          

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000%       04/20/45        18      $ 18,180  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       TBA        250        248,203  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       12/15/33        6        6,455  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     0.750       05/15/25        25        24,745  

Tennessee Valley Authority Generic Strips, Bonds

     4.724(s)       07/15/34        5        3,052  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $15,849,995)

               14,255,033  
          

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS 39.2%

          

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     1.250       05/15/50        150        71,203  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     1.750       08/15/41        530        344,784  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     2.000       11/15/41        585        394,784  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     2.000       02/15/50        495        287,951  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     2.250       05/15/41        165        117,588  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     2.250       08/15/49        1,730        1,074,222  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     2.375       05/15/51        225        141,539  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.000       11/15/44        620        472,169  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.625       08/15/43        950        806,906  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     4.000       11/15/52        985        857,258  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     4.250       08/15/54        277        252,719  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     4.625       05/15/54        208        201,923  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     4.750       11/15/53        697        688,723  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     0.500       10/31/27        1,390        1,256,864  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     0.750       05/31/26        900        860,063  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     1.250       11/30/26        1,900        1,802,180  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     1.500       11/30/28        1,906        1,718,969  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     2.750       07/31/27        605        584,061  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     2.750       08/15/32        1,010        899,847  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     2.875       05/15/28        520        498,022  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     3.125       08/31/29        690        655,554  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     3.875       08/15/33        1,440        1,375,425  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.000       01/15/27        1,065        1,060,798  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.125       11/15/27        410        408,815  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.250       02/28/31        1,335        1,323,632  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.250       11/15/34        53        51,774  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.375       07/15/27        740        742,659  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.375       12/31/29        985        986,847  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.500       12/31/31        45        45,155  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.625       10/15/26        1,025        1,031,646  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     4.750       07/31/25        1,060        1,062,319  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     1.394(s)       11/15/41        20        8,641  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 41


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

 Amount 

 (000)# 

    

   Value

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

          

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     2.271%(s)       08/15/39        185      $ 90,245  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.277(s)       08/15/41        35        15,330  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.621(s)       05/15/44        295        112,031  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.398(s)       08/15/42        90        37,311  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.542(s)       02/15/42        15        6,383  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $22,752,240)

             22,346,340  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $59,122,820)

          

 

55,996,713

 

          

 

 

 
                 

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 4.1%

          

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

          

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(wb)

          2,221,130        2,221,130  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.593%)
(cost $97,807; includes $97,681 of cash collateral for securities on
loan)(b)(wb)

       

 

97,869

 

  

 

97,811

 

          

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $2,318,937)

          

 

2,318,941

 

          

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 102.2%
(cost $61,441,757)

          

 

58,315,654

 

Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.2)%

             (1,239,820
          

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

           $   57,075,834  
          

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

#

Principal amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $95,576; cash collateral of $97,681 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments. In the event of significant appreciation in value of securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the Fund may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities and such shortfall is remedied the following business day.

(b)

Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of January 31, 2025. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(ff)

Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(s)

Represents zero coupon bond or principal only security. Rate represents yield to maturity at purchase date.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1            Level 2                  Level 3        

Investments in Securities

                

Assets

                

Long-Term Investments

                        

Asset-Backed Securities

                

Credit Cards.

   $        $ 197,694            $—    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

              2,300,829               

Corporate Bonds.

              15,670,721               

Municipal Bonds.

              310,938               

Sovereign Bonds.

              915,158               

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

              14,255,033               

U.S. Treasury Obligations

              22,346,340               

Short-Term Investments

                

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     2,318,941                        
  

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   

Total

   $ 2,318,941        $ 55,996,713            $—    
  

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     39.2

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     25.0  

Banks

     6.3  

Affiliated Mutual Funds (0.2% represents
investments purchased with collateral
from securities on loan)

     4.1

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     4.0  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 43


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Electric

     2.7

Pipelines

     2.4  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.8  

Healthcare-Services

     1.7  

Sovereign Bonds

     1.6  

Insurance

     1.6  

Pharmaceuticals

     1.0  

Telecommunications

     0.9  

Mining

     0.8  

Agriculture

     0.8  

Oil & Gas

     0.7  

Chemicals

     0.7  

Municipal Bonds

     0.5  

Semiconductors

     0.5  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.5  

Gas

     0.5  

Beverages

     0.4  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.4  

Credit Cards

     0.3  

Retail

     0.3  

Auto Manufacturers

     0.3  

Media

     0.3  

Computers

     0.3  

Software

     0.3  

Biotechnology

     0.3  

Home Builders

     0.3

Building Materials

     0.2  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.2  

Commercial Services

     0.2  

Foods

     0.2  

Diversified Financial Services

     0.2  

Lodging

     0.1  

Healthcare-Products

     0.1  

Packaging & Containers

     0.1  

Entertainment

     0.1  

Office/Business Equipment

     0.1  

Transportation

     0.1  

Airlines

     0.1  

Iron/Steel

     0.0

Shipbuilding

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     102.2  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (2.2
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

*

 Less than 0.05%

 

 

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

The Fund entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for financial instruments/transactions where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

Description   Gross Market
Value of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(1)
     Net
Amount
 

Securities on Loan

  $ 95,576     $ (95,576    $  
 

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $95,576:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $59,122,820)

   $ 55,996,713  

Affiliated investments (cost $2,318,937)

     2,318,941  

Interest receivable

     420,588  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     386,248  

Due from Manager

     7,293  

Receivable for investments sold

     1,680  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     889  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     59,132,352  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     1,869,235  

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     97,681  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     62,353  

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     26,331  

Trustees’ fees payable

     792  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     126  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,056,518  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 57,075,834  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 66,351,721  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (9,275,887
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 57,075,834  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($57,075,834 ÷ 6,713,531 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 8.50  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 45


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 959,131  

Affiliated dividend income

     25,149  

Affiliated income from securities lending, net

     90  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     984,370  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     45,819  

Audit fee

     31,168  

Custodian and accounting fees

     20,759  

Professional fees

     18,661  

Shareholders’ reports

     6,545  

Trustees’ fees

     5,132  

Fund data services

     4,409  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $355)

     382  

Registration fees

     226  

Miscellaneous

     6,653  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     139,754  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (93,934
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     45,820  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     938,550  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions (including affiliated of $(6))

     (304,889

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including affiliated of $4)

     (595,476
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (900,365
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 38,185  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
    Year Ended
July 31, 2024
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 938,550     $ 1,575,206  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (304,889     (1,652,108

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (595,476     2,528,717  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     38,185       2,451,815  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

    

Distributions from distributable earnings

    

Class R6

     (981,622     (1,682,128
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

    

Net proceeds from shares sold (2,276,845 and 1,858,336 shares,respectively)

     19,588,861       15,541,376  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions (113,826 and 199,009 shares, respectively)

     981,622       1,682,128  

Cost of shares purchased (472,853 and 2,467,442 shares, respectively)

     (4,087,964     (20,985,845
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     16,482,519       (3,762,341
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     15,539,082       (2,992,654

Net Assets:

                

Beginning of period

     41,536,752       44,529,406  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 57,075,834     $ 41,536,752  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

47


PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   

Class R6 Shares

                                                         
   
     

Six Months

Ended

January 31,

          

Year Ended July 31,

 
       2025          2024       2023       2022       2021       2020  

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 8.66              $ 8.55     $ 9.15     $ 10.39     $ 10.81     $ 10.12  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                         

Net investment income (loss)

     0.17                0.29       0.23       0.15       0.13       0.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (0.15              0.13       (0.57     (1.16     (0.25     0.73  

Total from investment operations

     0.02                0.42       (0.34     (1.01     (0.12     0.95  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                         

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.18              (0.31     (0.26     (0.20     (0.21     (0.26

Tax return of capital distributions

     —                 —        (— )(b)      —        —        —   

Distributions from net realized gains

     —                 —        —        (0.03     (0.09     —   

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.18              (0.31     (0.26     (0.23     (0.30     (0.26

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 8.50              $ 8.66     $ 8.55     $ 9.15     $ 10.39     $ 10.81  

Total Return(c):

     0.18              5.07     (3.66 )%      (9.79 )%      (1.07 )%      9.50
   
                   
   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                         

Net assets, end of period (000)

   $ 57,076              $ 41,537     $ 44,529     $ 51,685     $ 62,780     $ 57,963  

Average net assets (000)

   $ 47,837              $ 45,717     $ 49,258     $ 58,320     $ 62,768     $ 50,192  

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                         

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.19 %(e)               0.49 %(f)      0.50     0.50     0.50     0.50

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.58 %(e)               0.68     0.63     0.55     0.55     0.67

Net investment income (loss)

     3.89 %(e)               3.45     2.66     1.49     1.28     2.07

Portfolio turnover rate(g)(h)

     51              155     191     171     194     174

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Amount rounds to zero.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Includes certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver, if applicable, for the year ended July 31, 2024.

(g)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48


PGIM TIPS Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

 Amount 

 (000)# 

    

   Value

 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 98.6%

          

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS

          

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.125%       10/15/26        860      $ 843,247  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.125       04/15/27        251        243,391  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.125       01/15/30        7,915        7,284,063  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.125       01/15/31        1,012        911,816  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.125       01/15/32        250        220,577  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.125       02/15/51        982        551,168  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.250       02/15/50        1,252        744,415  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.375       01/15/27        601        587,650  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.500       01/15/28        5,609        5,426,050  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.625       01/15/26        2,397        2,376,310  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.625       07/15/32        385        350,362  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.625       02/15/43        1,811        1,354,060  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.750       02/15/42        1,599        1,248,971  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.750       02/15/45        938        693,823  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.875       01/15/29        3,836        3,708,330  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     0.875       02/15/47        431        318,505  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.000       02/15/46        892        685,915  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.000       02/15/48        96        72,071  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.000       02/15/49        163        120,880  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.125       01/15/33        572        534,268  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.250       04/15/28        1,746        1,721,059  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.375       07/15/33        2,945        2,799,129  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.375       02/15/44        819        695,212  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.500       02/15/53        2,261        1,836,993  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.750       01/15/28        1,017        1,019,739  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.750       01/15/34        3,361        3,269,943  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     1.875       07/15/34        1,644        1,617,583  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.125       04/15/29        46        46,479  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.125       01/15/35        1,110        1,110,447  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.125       02/15/40        29        28,697  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.125       02/15/54        170        159,050  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.375       01/15/27        6,219        6,321,160  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.500       01/15/29        1,558        1,601,984  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     3.375       04/15/32        7,803        8,537,184  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     3.625       04/15/28        1,756        1,860,274  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     3.875       04/15/29        77        83,129  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

  (cost $61,852,426)

                60,983,934  
          

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 49


PGIM TIPS Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.3%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)

     

  (cost $182,089)(wb)

     182,089      $ 182,089  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 98.9%

  (cost $62,034,515)

          61,166,023  

 Other assets in excess of liabilities 1.1%

        664,884  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $ 61,830,907  
     

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

#   Principal amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

(wb) Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

        

Assets

        

Long-Term Investments

        

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   $      $ 60,983,934        $—  

Short-Term Investment

        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     182,089                —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 182,089      $ 60,983,934        $—  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Security Allocations:

The sector allocations of portfolio holdings and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations             98.6%

  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50


PGIM TIPS Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Security Allocations (continued): 

  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.3
  

 

 

 
     98.9  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     1.1  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 51


PGIM TIPS Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $61,852,426)

   $ 60,983,934  

Affiliated investments (cost $182,089)

     182,089  

Receivable for investments sold

     2,350,532  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     572,536  

Interest receivable

     173,546  

Prepaid expenses

     1,028  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     64,263,665  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     2,337,583  

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     45,814  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     45,402  

Management fee payable

     2,933  

Trustees’ fees payable

     920  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     106  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,432,758  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 61,830,907  
  

 

 

 
  
   

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 78,934,665  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (17,103,758
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 61,830,907  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($61,830,907 ÷ 7,411,271 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 8.34  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

52


PGIM TIPS Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 886,598  

Affiliated dividend income

     6,011  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     892,609  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     72,996  

Professional fees

     18,437  

Audit fee

     18,122  

Custodian and accounting fees

     16,593  

Shareholders’ reports

     5,828  

Trustees’ fees

     5,346  

Fund data services

     4,575  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $302)

     363  

Registration fees

     226  

Miscellaneous

     4,893  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     147,379  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (41,492
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     105,887  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     786,722  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (862,110

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     306,281  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (555,829
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 230,893  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 53


PGIM TIPS Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
    Year Ended
July 31, 2024
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $    786,722     $ 3,085,800  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (862,110     (4,509,691

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     306,281       3,922,816  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     230,893       2,498,925  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

    

Distributions from distributable earnings

    

Class R6

     (868,784     (3,328,568
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

    

Net proceeds from shares sold (1,124,747 and 1,987,736 shares, respectively)

     9,481,112       16,605,431  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions (103,346 and 402,226 shares, respectively)

     868,488       3,328,568  

Cost of shares purchased (1,169,319 and 4,511,723 shares, respectively)

     (9,767,594     (37,739,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     582,006       (17,805,127
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     (55,885     (18,634,770

Net Assets:

                

Beginning of period

     61,886,792       80,521,562  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 61,830,907     $ 61,886,792  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 54


PGIM TIPS Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   

Class R6 Shares

                                                         
   
     

Six Months

Ended

January 31,

          

Year Ended July 31,

 
       2025          2024       2023       2022       2021       2020  

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $8.42                $8.50       $9.44       $10.83       $10.67       $9.87  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                         

Net investment income (loss)

     0.10                0.37       0.36       0.68       0.36       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     (0.06              (0.04     (0.88     (1.08     0.32       0.94  

Total from investment operations

     0.04                0.33       (0.52     (0.40     0.68       0.95  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                         

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.12              (0.41     (0.42     (0.78     (0.43     (0.15

Distributions from net realized gains

     -                -       -       (0.21     (0.09     -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.12              (0.41     (0.42     (0.99     (0.52     (0.15

Net asset value, end of period

     $8.34                $8.42       $8.50       $9.44       $10.83       $10.67  

Total Return(b):

     0.42              4.11     (5.52 )%      (3.91 )%      6.49     9.83
   
                   
   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                         

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $61,831                $61,887       $80,522       $90,662       $83,793       $48,736  

Average net assets (000)

     $62,957                $68,536       $84,102       $83,845       $79,151       $38,800  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                         

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.33 %(d)               0.40     0.40     0.39     0.40     0.40

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.46 %(d)               0.44     0.40     0.39     0.41     0.58

Net investment income (loss)

     2.48 %(d)               4.50     4.18     6.66     3.39     0.12

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

     31              66     68     73     72     102

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

55


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description                  Shares        Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 100.0%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND 15.7%

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%) 
(cost $6,899,088)(bb)(wb)

           6,899,088      $ 6,899,088  
           

 

 

 
    

Interest
Rate

    

Maturity
Date

  

Principal
Amount
(000)#

        

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS(n) 84.3%

           

U.S. Treasury Bills

     4.252%      02/20/25      18,750        18,712,391  

U.S. Treasury Bills

     4.326      03/11/25(bb)(k)      4,500        4,480,965  

U.S. Treasury Bills

     4.467      03/11/25      14,000        13,940,780  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $37,122,735)

              37,134,136  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.0%
(cost $44,021,823)

              44,033,224  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z) (0.0)%

              (12,842
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

            $   44,020,382  
           

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

#

Principal amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

(bb)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, held in the Cayman Subsidiary.

(k)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives.

(n)

Rate shown is the effective yield at purchase date.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Consolidated Schedule of Investments:

Commodity Futures contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025(1):

 

Number
of
Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
     Current
Notional
Amount
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Long Positions:         

44

   Brent Crude      May 2025        $3,296,480        $ (54,913

8

   Coffee ‘C’      Mar. 2025        1,133,550        185,413  

24

   Copper      Mar. 2025        2,567,400        (33,992

109

   Corn      Mar. 2025        2,626,900        181,036  

43

   Cotton No. 2      Mar. 2025        1,416,420        (110,145

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

56


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 

Commodity Futures contracts outstanding at January 31, 2025(1) (continued):

 

Number
of
Contracts
    

Type

   Expiration
Date
     Current
Notional
Amount
     Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)
 
  Long Positions (cont’d):         
  14      Gasoline RBOB      Mar. 2025        $1,210,574      $ 49,167  
  21      Gold 100 OZ      Apr. 2025        5,953,500        303,769  
  28      Hard Red Winter Wheat      Mar. 2025        810,950        (4,513
  29      Lean Hogs      Apr. 2025        1,048,060        43,987  
  13      Live Cattle      Apr. 2025        1,051,960        23,514  
  8      LME Lead      Mar. 2025        386,906        (29,819
  14      LME Nickel      Mar. 2025        1,269,418        (58,325
  35      LME PRI Aluminum      Mar. 2025        2,280,906        (24,405
  21      LME Zinc      Mar. 2025        1,429,129        (152,858
  17      Low Sulphur Gas Oil      Mar. 2025        1,201,900        69,174  
  110      Natural Gas      Mar. 2025        3,348,400        283,423  
  14      NY Harbor ULSD      Mar. 2025        1,409,612        101,565  
  15      Silver      Mar. 2025        2,419,875        (2,254
  46      Soybean      Mar. 2025        2,396,600        75,630  
  49      Soybean Meal      Mar. 2025        1,475,390        12,000  
  69      Soybean Oil      Mar. 2025        1,908,954        127,143  
  38      Sugar No. 11      Mar. 2025        823,536        (88,332
  20      Wheat      Mar. 2025        559,500        17,329  
  49      WTI Crude      Mar. 2025        3,553,970        209,030  
           

 

 

 
              1,122,624  
           

 

 

 
  Short Positions:         
  3      LME Nickel      Mar. 2025        272,018        11,122  
  9      LME PRI Aluminum      Mar. 2025        586,519        (7,473
  20      LME Zinc      Mar. 2025        1,361,075        81,544  
           

 

 

 
              85,193  
           

 

 

 
            $ 1,207,817  
           

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents positions held in the Cayman Subsidiary.

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 57


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

 

Cash and/or Foreign Currency

 

Securities Market Value

MSC

     $—        $3,783,926  
    

 

      

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1     Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

       

Assets

       

Short-Term Investments

       

Affiliated Mutual Fund

   $ 6,899,088     $        $—  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

           37,134,136         
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,899,088     $ 37,134,136        $—  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

       

Assets

       

Commodity Futures Contracts

   $ 1,774,846     $        $—  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Commodity Futures Contracts

   $ (567,029   $        $—  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, such as futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts, which are recorded at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument, and OTC swap contracts which are recorded at fair value.

Sector Allocation:

The sector allocation of portfolio holdings and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations             84.3%

  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

58


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Sector Allocation (continued):

 

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     15.7
  

 

 

 
     100.0  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (0.0 )* 
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

*

Less than 0.05%

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary type of risk associated with these derivative instruments is commodity risk. See the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Consolidated Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of January 31, 2025 as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

         Asset Derivatives            Liability Derivatives  

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

    

Consolidated

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

      

Fair

Value

          

Consolidated

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

      

Fair

Value

 

Commodity contracts

    

Due from/to

broker-variation margin
futures

     $ 1,774,846      Due from/to
broker-variation margin
futures
     $ 567,029
         

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended January 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

   Futures  

Commodity contracts

   $ (1,378,841
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 59


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  
Derivatives not accounted for
as hedging instruments,
carried at fair value
   Futures  

Commodity contracts

   $ 3,509,121  
  

 

 

 

For the six months ended January 31, 2025, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*  

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     $47,239,024        

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

     2,698,567        

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended January 31, 2025.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

60


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $37,122,735)

   $ 37,134,136  

Affiliated investments (cost $6,899,088)

     6,899,088  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     455,064  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     928  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     44,489,216  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Deposit due to broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     180,214  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     136,405  

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     98,518  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     15,026  

Audit fee payable

     14,940  

Custodian and accounting fees payable

     13,488  

Management fee payable

     8,951  

Trustees’ fees payable

     882  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     410  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     468,834  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 44,020,382  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 63,771,832  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (19,751,450
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 44,020,382  
  

 

 

 

Class Z

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($184,883 ÷ 26,924 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.87  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

  

($43,835,499 ÷ 6,398,666 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.85  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 61


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 913,549  

Affiliated dividend income

     179,781  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     1,093,330  
  

 

 

 
  

Expenses

  

Management fee

     103,702  

Professional fees

     24,387  

Custodian and accounting fees

     18,239  

Audit fee

     14,939  

Registration fees(a)

     12,099  

Shareholders’ reports

     10,321  

Trustees’ fees

     5,131  

Commitment fees

     1,823  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $1,156)(a)

     1,358  

Insurance expense

     417  

Miscellaneous

     10,112  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     202,528  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (45,190
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     157,338  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     935,992  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     6,838  

Futures transactions

     (1,378,841
  

 

 

 
     (1,372,003
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     9,782  

Futures

     3,509,121  
  

 

 

 
     3,518,903  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     2,146,900  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 3,082,892  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

     Class Z     Class R6  

Registration fees

     10,082       2,017  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     431       927  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (10,639     (34,551

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

62


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
    Year Ended
July 31, 2024
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

               

Operations

   

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 935,992     $ 2,404,167  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

    (1,372,003     1,171,953  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

    3,518,903       (6,054,259
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    3,082,892       (2,478,139
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

   

Distributions from distributable earnings

   

Class Z

    (5,699     (20,248

Class R6

    (1,753,137     (2,087,320
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

    (1,758,836     (2,107,568
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions)

   

Net proceeds from shares sold

    7,398,765       15,515,022  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

    1,371,893       2,107,559  

Cost of shares purchased

    (11,296,081     (29,231,411
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

    (2,525,423     (11,608,830
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

    (1,201,367     (16,194,537

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of period

    45,221,749       61,416,286  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 44,020,382     $ 45,221,749  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 63


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   

Class Z Shares

                   
     

Six Months

Ended

January 31,

2025

                  

 December 14, 2021(a)

through July 31,

2022

     Year Ended July 31,    
     2024   2023    
   

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                                                 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $6.65             $7.22       $10.53            $7.94

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                 

Net investment income (loss)

       0.14           0.31       0.24            0.01 (c) 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

       0.35           (0.63 )       (1.23 )            2.58

Total from investment operations

       0.49           (0.32 )       (0.99 )            2.59

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                 

Dividends from net investment income

       (0.27 )           (0.25 )       (2.32 )            -

Net asset value, end of period

       $6.87           $6.65       $7.22            $10.53

Total Return(d):

       7.59 %           (4.37 )%       (10.36 )%            32.62 %

                                                 
   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                 

Net assets, end of period (000)

       $185           $202       $738            $532

Average net assets (000)

       $177           $491       $5,071            $424

Ratios to average net assets(e):

                                                 

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

       0.70 %(f)           0.71 %(g)       0.70 %            0.70 %(f)

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

       12.64 %(f)           5.24 %       1.41 %            9.94 %(f)

Net investment income (loss)

       4.19 %(f)           4.56 %       3.10 %            0.08 %(f)

Portfolio turnover rate(h)

       0 %           0 %       0 %            0 %

 

(a)

Commencement of offering.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses.

(d)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(e)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

Includes certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver, if applicable, for the year ended July 31, 2024.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

64


PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class R6 Shares

                                                         
   
     

Six Months
Ended

January 31,
2025

              
      Year Ended July 31,  
      2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                         

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $6.64                $7.21       $10.53       $12.02       $8.34       $9.44  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                         

Net investment income (loss)

     0.14                0.32       0.24       (0.02     (0.05     0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions      0.34                (0.63     (1.22     2.45       3.73       (1.01

Total from investment operations

     0.48                (0.31     (0.98     2.43       3.68       (1.00

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                         

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.27              (0.26     (2.34     (3.92     -       (0.10

Tax return of capital distributions

     -                -       -       -       -       (- )(b) 

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.27              (0.26     (2.34     (3.92     -       (0.10

Net asset value, end of period

     $6.85                $6.64       $7.21       $10.53       $12.02       $8.34  

Total Return(c):

     7.44              (4.19 )%      (10.42 )%      30.61     44.12     (10.74 )% 

                                                         
   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                         

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $43,835              $ 45,020     $ 60,679     $ 80,579     $ 61,721     $ 38,553  

Average net assets (000)

     $44,411              $ 51,951     $ 69,187     $ 67,445     $ 53,974     $ 28,308  

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                         

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.70 %(e)               0.71 %(f)      0.65     0.62     0.64     0.80

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.85 %(e)               0.82     0.72     0.68     0.71     0.94

Net investment income (loss)

     4.16 %(e)               4.58     3.04     (0.18 )%      (0.53 )%      0.17

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

     0              0     0     0     0     0

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Amount rounds to zero.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Includes certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver, if applicable, for the year ended July 31, 2024.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 65


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 101.1%

     

COMMON STOCKS 98.2%

     

Aerospace & Defense 1.3%

                 

BWX Technologies, Inc.

     355      $    40,090  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

     150        52,041  

Hexcel Corp.

     325        21,190  

Woodward, Inc.

     240        44,460  
     

 

 

 
        157,781  

Air Freight & Logistics 0.2%

                 

GXO Logistics, Inc.*

     480        21,816  

Automobile Components 0.7%

                 

Autoliv, Inc. (Sweden)

     285        27,548  

Gentex Corp.

     905        23,457  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)*

     1,135        10,067  

Lear Corp.

     220        20,700  

Visteon Corp.*

     110        9,247  
     

 

 

 
        91,019  

Automobiles 0.3%

                 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     460        12,448  

Thor Industries, Inc.

     205        21,082  
     

 

 

 
        33,530  

Banks 6.8%

                 

Associated Banc-Corp.

     645        16,215  

Bank OZK

     420        21,332  

Cadence Bank

     730        25,696  

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

     835        23,297  

Comerica, Inc.

     525        35,343  

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

     491        32,799  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

     245        34,153  

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     553        56,942  

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

     515        19,189  

First Horizon Corp.

     2,110        46,188  

Flagstar Financial, Inc.

     1,161        13,735  

FNB Corp.

     1,436        22,531  

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     455        22,600  

Hancock Whitney Corp.

     345        20,610  

Home BancShares, Inc.

     740        22,341  

International Bancshares Corp.

     210        13,837  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

66


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Banks (cont’d.)

                 

Old National Bancorp

     1,270      $    30,290  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     300        37,431  

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

     370        29,600  

SouthState Corp.

     380        40,124  

Synovus Financial Corp.

     565        31,877  

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

     185        14,606  

UMB Financial Corp.

     270        31,833  

United Bankshares, Inc.

     540        20,790  

Valley National Bancorp

     1,890        19,429  

Webster Financial Corp.

     685        41,264  

Western Alliance Bancorp

     435        38,223  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     266        34,795  

Zions Bancorp NA

     590        34,137  
     

 

 

 
        831,207  

Beverages 0.5%

                 

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The) (Class A Stock)*

     30        7,520  

Celsius Holdings, Inc.*

     635        15,862  

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

     24        32,823  
     

 

 

 
        56,205  

Biotechnology 2.6%

                 

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.*

     760        48,154  

Cytokinetics, Inc.*

     470        23,246  

Exelixis, Inc.*

     1,140        37,791  

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     510        28,886  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     405        61,487  

Roivant Sciences Ltd.*

     1,710        19,032  

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.*

     380        43,214  

United Therapeutics Corp.*

     175        61,455  
     

 

 

 
        323,265  

Broadline Retail 0.4%

                 

Macy’s, Inc.

     1,105        17,216  

Nordstrom, Inc.

     380        9,196  

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*

     245        27,320  
     

 

 

 
        53,732  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 67


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Building Products  2.6%

                 

AAON, Inc.

     260      $    30,259  

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

     285        34,459  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     180        70,103  

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

     495        35,476  

Owens Corning

     334        61,640  

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

     165        27,720  

Trex Co., Inc.*

     430        31,317  

UFP Industries, Inc.

     245        28,334  
     

 

 

 
        319,308  

Capital Markets  3.8%

                 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

     115        21,613  

Carlyle Group, Inc. (The)

     840        47,174  

Evercore, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     145        42,234  

Federated Hermes, Inc.

     310        12,329  

Hamilton Lane, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     165        26,265  

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

     205        37,253  

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     435        94,587  

Janus Henderson Group PLC

     510        22,914  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     636        48,902  

Morningstar, Inc.

     110        36,150  

SEI Investments Co.

     390        33,766  

Stifel Financial Corp.

     398        46,108  
     

 

 

 
        469,295  

Chemicals  1.9%

                 

Arcadium Lithium PLC (Argentina)*

     4,287        24,607  

Ashland, Inc.

     195        12,381  

Avient Corp.

     365        15,659  

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.*

     870        31,268  

Cabot Corp.

     220        19,023  

Chemours Co. (The)

     580        11,014  

NewMarket Corp.

     29        14,443  

Olin Corp.

     470        13,766  

RPM International, Inc.

     515        65,199  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)

     170        12,063  

Westlake Corp.

     135        15,426  
     

 

 

 
        234,849  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

68


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.6%

                 

Brink’s Co. (The)

     170      $    15,866  

Clean Harbors, Inc.*

     198        46,134  

MSA Safety, Inc.

     160        26,357  

RB Global, Inc. (Canada)

     735        65,768  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

     1,070        39,376  
     

 

 

 
        193,501  

Communications Equipment 0.6%

                 

Ciena Corp.*

     575        50,105  

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.*

     265        22,541  
     

 

 

 
        72,646  

Construction & Engineering 2.4%

                 

AECOM

     534        56,305  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

     145        63,329  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     182        81,547  

Fluor Corp.*

     685        33,024  

MasTec, Inc.*

     240        34,821  

Valmont Industries, Inc.

     80        26,541  
     

 

 

 
        295,567  

Construction Materials 0.5%

                 

Eagle Materials, Inc.

     132        33,890  

Knife River Corp.*

     220        22,787  
     

 

 

 
        56,677  

Consumer Finance 0.7%

                 

Ally Financial, Inc.

     1,095        42,672  

FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

     155        16,918  

SLM Corp.

     845        23,584  
     

 

 

 
        83,174  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 2.7%

                 

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     530        52,496  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     145        61,157  

Maplebear, Inc.*

     640        30,899  

Performance Food Group Co.*

     610        55,089  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 69


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail (cont’d.)

                 

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.*

     400      $    63,336  

US Foods Holding Corp.*

     930        65,965  
     

 

 

 
        328,942  

Containers & Packaging 1.5%

                 

AptarGroup, Inc.

     255        40,073  

Berry Global Group, Inc.

     460        31,243  

Crown Holdings, Inc.

     475        41,733  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

     1,195        32,779  

Greif, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     95        5,816  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     325        17,882  

Sonoco Products Co.

     395        18,818  
     

 

 

 
        188,344  

Diversified Consumer Services 1.3%

                 

Duolingo, Inc.*

     155        56,418  

Graham Holdings Co. (Class B Stock)

     14        13,003  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     115        20,199  

H&R Block, Inc.

     550        30,421  

Service Corp. International

     580        45,310  
     

 

 

 
        165,351  

Diversified REITs 0.4%

                 

WP Carey, Inc.

     875        48,921  

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.4%

                 

Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.*

     885        31,648  

Iridium Communications, Inc.

     455        13,081  
     

 

 

 
        44,729  

Electric Utilities 0.9%

                 

ALLETE, Inc.

     220        14,436  

IDACORP, Inc.

     215        23,637  

OGE Energy Corp.

     800        33,784  

Portland General Electric Co.

     420        17,279  

TXNM Energy, Inc.

     355        17,164  
     

 

 

 
        106,300  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

70


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Electrical Equipment 1.5%

                 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     119      $    39,555  

EnerSys

     160        15,531  

NEXTracker, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     575        28,992  

nVent Electric PLC

     660        42,959  

Regal Rexnord Corp.

     255        40,476  

Sensata Technologies Holding PLC

     595        16,160  
     

 

 

 
        183,673  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 3.0%

                 

Arrow Electronics, Inc.*

     205        23,893  

Avnet, Inc.

     350        18,081  

Belden, Inc.

     165        19,218  

Cognex Corp.

     685        27,332  

Coherent Corp.*

     620        56,104  

Crane NXT Co.

     200        12,794  

Fabrinet (Thailand)*

     135        29,188  

Flex Ltd.*

     1,545        64,349  

IPG Photonics Corp.*

     110        8,066  

Littelfuse, Inc.

     95        22,644  

Novanta, Inc.*

     140        20,952  

TD SYNNEX Corp.

     296        42,183  

Vontier Corp.

     590        22,745  
     

 

 

 
        367,549  

Energy Equipment & Services 0.6%

                 

ChampionX Corp.

     760        21,766  

NOV, Inc.

     1,550        22,398  

Valaris Ltd.*

     260        12,464  

Weatherford International PLC

     290        18,256  
     

 

 

 
        74,884  

Entertainment 0.5%

                 

TKO Group Holdings, Inc.*

     255        39,579  

Warner Music Group Corp. (Class A Stock)

     570        18,126  
     

 

 

 
        57,705  

Financial Services 1.9%

                 

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

     1,250        68,025  

Essent Group Ltd.

     415        24,174  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 71


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Financial Services (cont’d.)

                 

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*

     160      $    15,760  

MGIC Investment Corp.

     1,010        25,795  

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     265        31,760  

Voya Financial, Inc.

     375        26,621  

Western Union Co. (The)

     1,335        13,777  

WEX, Inc.*

     150        27,584  
     

 

 

 
        233,496  

Food Products 0.9%

                 

Darling Ingredients, Inc.*

     635        23,787  

Flowers Foods, Inc.

     770        15,054  

Ingredion, Inc.

     252        34,383  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     75        12,656  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*

     160        7,446  

Post Holdings, Inc.*

     190        20,170  
     

 

 

 
        113,496  

Gas Utilities 1.0%

                 

National Fuel Gas Co.

     355        24,861  

New Jersey Resources Corp.

     395        18,940  

ONE Gas, Inc.

     230        16,247  

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     240        17,923  

Spire, Inc.

     225        15,966  

UGI Corp.

     857        26,336  
     

 

 

 
        120,273  

Ground Transportation 1.7%

                 

Avis Budget Group, Inc.*

     70        6,279  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

     645        36,823  

Landstar System, Inc.

     140        23,052  

Ryder System, Inc.

     170        27,100  

Saia, Inc.*

     102        48,971  

XPO, Inc.*

     465        62,157  
     

 

 

 
        204,382  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.6%

                 

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

     800        15,808  

Envista Holdings Corp.*

     670        13,748  

Globus Medical, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     455        42,188  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

72


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (cont’d.)

                 

Haemonetics Corp.*

     195      $    13,465  

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*

     275        25,440  

LivaNova PLC*

     210        10,490  

Masimo Corp.*

     170        29,619  

Neogen Corp.*

     790        9,053  

Penumbra, Inc.*

     145        38,711  
     

 

 

 
        198,522  

Health Care Providers & Services 2.0%

                 

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     360        16,240  

Amedisys, Inc.*

     135        12,487  

Chemed Corp.

     60        33,720  

Encompass Health Corp.

     405        40,204  

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     220        30,725  

HealthEquity, Inc.*

     350        38,647  

Option Care Health, Inc.*

     675        20,871  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     375        52,834  
     

 

 

 
        245,728  

Health Care REITs 0.6%

                 

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

     1,415        23,701  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

     1,075        39,840  

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

     945        15,791  
     

 

 

 
        79,332  

Health Care Technology 0.2%

                 

Doximity, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     510        30,141  

Hotel & Resort REITs  0.1%

                 

Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     810        10,927  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.1%

                 

Aramark

     1,050        40,856  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

     255        19,546  

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

     95        13,996  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     295        36,456  

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.*

     250        10,300  

Hyatt Hotels Corp. (Class A Stock)

     160        25,317  

Light & Wonder, Inc.*

     345        30,329  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 73


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (cont’d.)

                 

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

     125      $    10,846  

Planet Fitness, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     325        35,152  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     270        48,897  

Travel + Leisure Co.

     265        14,405  

Vail Resorts, Inc.

     145        24,667  

Wendy’s Co. (The)

     685        10,159  

Wingstop, Inc.

     115        34,259  

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     305        32,031  
     

 

 

 
        387,216  

Household Durables 1.7%

                 

KB Home

     270        18,117  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp.*

     415        26,751  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

     695        43,882  

Toll Brothers, Inc.

     396        53,781  

TopBuild Corp.*

     120        41,122  

Whirlpool Corp.

     220        23,102  
     

 

 

 
        206,755  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers 0.1%

                 

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     230        14,754  

Industrial REITs 1.0%

                 

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

     190        32,228  

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

     530        28,297  

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

     885        35,984  

STAG Industrial, Inc.

     725        24,780  
     

 

 

 
        121,289  

Insurance 4.3%

                 

American Financial Group, Inc.

     290        39,602  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*

     235        14,502  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

     405        16,176  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

     1,035        60,206  

First American Financial Corp.

     410        25,920  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The)

     140        21,433  

Kemper Corp.

     240        16,123  

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

     83        36,681  

Old Republic International Corp.

     930        34,019  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

74


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Insurance (cont’d.)

                 

Primerica, Inc.

     130      $    37,722  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

     263        59,927  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

     200        46,516  

RLI Corp.

     340        24,939  

Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc.

     425        28,297  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     235        19,771  

Unum Group

     670        51,087  
     

 

 

 
        532,921  

Interactive Media & Services 0.1%

                 

ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc.*

     1,045        10,753  

IT Services 0.4%

                 

ASGN, Inc.*

     175        15,437  

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.*

     925        35,113  
     

 

 

 
        50,550  

Leisure Products 0.5%

                 

Brunswick Corp.

     255        17,197  

Mattel, Inc.*

     1,345        25,071  

Polaris, Inc.

     205        9,779  

YETI Holdings, Inc.*

     335        12,482  
     

 

 

 
        64,529  

Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.3%

                 

Avantor, Inc.*

     2,710        60,379  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     80        28,870  

Bruker Corp.

     445        25,877  

Illumina, Inc.*

     635        84,290  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*

     100        34,915  

Repligen Corp.*

     210        34,904  

Sotera Health Co.*

     620        8,500  
     

 

 

 
        277,735  

Machinery 5.0%

                 

AGCO Corp.

     241        25,168  

Chart Industries, Inc.*

     165        34,912  

CNH Industrial NV

     3,485        44,887  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 75


PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Machinery (cont’d.)

                 

Crane Co.

     185      $    31,509  

Donaldson Co., Inc.

     477        33,958  

Esab Corp.

     220        27,245  

Flowserve Corp.

     525        32,875  

Graco, Inc.

     675        56,815  

ITT, Inc.

     324        48,930  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

     220        43,732  

Middleby Corp. (The)*

     215        36,795  

Mueller Industries, Inc.

     455        35,831  

Oshkosh Corp.

     260        30,264  

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

     120        41,850  

Terex Corp.

     270        12,984  

Timken Co. (The)

     245        19,666  

Toro Co. (The)

     410        34,141  

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     115        23,780  
     

 

 

 
        615,342  

Marine Transportation 0.2%

                 

Kirby Corp.*

     225        24,559  

Media 0.4%

                 

New York Times Co. (The) (Class A Stock)

     650        35,295  

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

     110        16,854  
     

 

 

 
        52,149  

Metals & Mining 2.0%

                 

Alcoa Corp.

     1,030        36,380  

Carpenter Technology Corp.

     190        36,681  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.*

     1,930        19,763  

Commercial Metals Co.

     455        22,063  

Reliance, Inc.

     214        61,953  

Royal Gold, Inc.

     260        36,353  

United States Steel Corp.

     900        33,165  
     

 

 

 
        246,358  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.6%

                 

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

     2,235        45,617  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

     1,275        24,671  
     

 

 

 
        70,288  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Multi-Utilities 0.2%

                 

Black Hills Corp.

     275      $    16,151  

Northwestern Energy Group, Inc.

     245        13,208  
     

 

 

 
        29,359  

Office REITs 0.6%

                 

COPT Defense Properties

     440        12,954  

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     670        20,455  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     425        16,583  

Vornado Realty Trust

     660        28,552  
     

 

 

 
        78,544  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.8%

                 

Antero Midstream Corp.

     1,345        21,574  

Antero Resources Corp.*

     1,165        43,478  

Chord Energy Corp.

     240        26,988  

Civitas Resources, Inc.

     355        18,020  

CNX Resources Corp.*

     595        16,291  

DT Midstream, Inc.

     390        39,421  

Expand Energy Corp.

     841        85,445  

HF Sinclair Corp.

     640        23,091  

Matador Resources Co.

     465        26,970  

Murphy Oil Corp.

     550        14,646  

Ovintiv, Inc.

     1,040        43,909  

PBF Energy, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     400        11,704  

Permian Resources Corp.

     2,535        37,138  

Range Resources Corp.

     965        35,744  

Viper Energy, Inc.

     410        19,229  
     

 

 

 
        463,648  

Paper & Forest Products 0.2%

                 

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

     240        28,073  

Passenger Airlines 0.4%

                 

American Airlines Group, Inc.*

     2,620        44,330  

Personal Care Products 0.6%

                 

BellRing Brands, Inc.*

     515        39,835  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Personal Care Products (cont’d.)

                 

Coty, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,480      $    10,848  

elf Beauty, Inc.*

     215        21,481  
     

 

 

 
        72,164  

Pharmaceuticals 0.4%

                 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC*

     240        29,849  

Perrigo Co. PLC

     545        13,576  
     

 

 

 
        43,425  

Professional Services 2.4%

                 

CACI International, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     84        32,446  

Concentrix Corp.

     183        9,567  

ExlService Holdings, Inc.*

     640        32,166  

Exponent, Inc.

     195        17,876  

FTI Consulting, Inc.*

     145        28,326  

Genpact Ltd.

     650        31,649  

Insperity, Inc.

     135        10,126  

KBR, Inc.

     530        28,843  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

     190        11,442  

Maximus, Inc.

     235        17,693  

Parsons Corp.*

     190        15,061  

Paylocity Holding Corp.*

     175        35,966  

Science Applications International Corp.

     200        21,656  
     

 

 

 
        292,817  

Real Estate Management & Development 0.4%

                 

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*

     194        54,863  

Residential REITs 0.9%

                 

American Homes 4 Rent (Class A Stock)

     1,265        43,807  

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

     765        50,069  

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

     895        17,193  
     

 

 

 
        111,069  

Retail REITs 0.9%

                 

Agree Realty Corp.

     415        30,117  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

     1,205        31,402  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

 

  

Shares  

 

    

Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Retail REITs (cont’d.)

                 

Kite Realty Group Trust

     875      $ 20,256  

NNN REIT, Inc.

     750        29,543  
     

 

 

 
        111,318  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.2%

                 

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (Japan)*

     500        12,045  

Amkor Technology, Inc.

     440        10,828  

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*

     205        20,590  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*

     550        31,361  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     235        31,079  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

     265        30,019  

Onto Innovation, Inc.*

     200        40,952  

Power Integrations, Inc.

     230        14,334  

Rambus, Inc.*

     425        26,189  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     120        16,271  

Synaptics, Inc.*

     160        13,584  

Universal Display Corp.

     170        25,486  
     

 

 

 
        272,738  

Software 4.0%

                 

Altair Engineering, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     230        25,381  

Appfolio, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     90        21,052  

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

     100        26,355  

BILL Holdings, Inc.*

     380        36,773  

Blackbaud, Inc.*

     155        11,958  

Commvault Systems, Inc.*

     170        27,074  

DocuSign, Inc.*

     810        78,351  

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     240        20,095  

Dropbox, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     890        28,614  

Dynatrace, Inc.*

     1,190        68,723  

Guidewire Software, Inc.*

     330        69,719  

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     244        50,896  

Qualys, Inc.*

     145        20,214  

Teradata Corp.*

     375        11,966  
     

 

 

 
           497,171  

Specialized REITs 1.5%

                 

CubeSmart

     900        37,530  

EPR Properties

     295        13,600  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

 

  

Shares  

 

    

Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Specialized REITs (cont’d.)

                 

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.

     1,095      $    52,987  

Lamar Advertising Co. (Class A Stock)

     351        44,373  

National Storage Affiliates Trust

     270        10,031  

PotlatchDeltic Corp.

     280        12,524  

Rayonier, Inc.

     557        14,564  
     

 

 

 
        185,609  

Specialty Retail 4.6%

                 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (Class A Stock)*

     200        23,876  

AutoNation, Inc.*

     110        20,741  

Burlington Stores, Inc.*

     255        72,402  

Chewy, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     660        25,727  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     225        54,011  

Five Below, Inc.*

     220        20,632  

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     430        43,043  

GameStop Corp. (Class A Stock)*

     1,620        43,578  

Gap, Inc. (The)

     885        21,302  

Lithia Motors, Inc.

     110        41,371  

Murphy USA, Inc.

     73        36,712  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

     75        12,422  

RH*

     55        23,051  

Valvoline, Inc.*

     515        19,112  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     495        104,628  
     

 

 

 
        562,608  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.7%

                 

Pure Storage, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,240        84,060  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.9%

                 

Capri Holdings Ltd.*

     460        11,399  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

     125        11,038  

Crocs, Inc.*

     235        23,986  

PVH Corp.

     215        19,264  

Skechers USA, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     525        39,554  

Under Armour, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     735        6,137  

Under Armour, Inc. (Class C Stock)*

     525        3,953  
     

 

 

 
        115,331  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments(unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 Description

 

  

  Shares  

 

    

  Value  

 

 

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Trading Companies & Distributors 1.8%

                 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     155      $ 40,304  

Core & Main, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     770        43,459  

GATX Corp.

     140        23,166  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (Class A Stock)

     180        14,474  

Watsco, Inc.

     133        63,652  

WESCO International, Inc.

     180        33,300  
     

 

 

 
        218,355  

Water Utilities 0.3%

                 

Essential Utilities, Inc.

     1,010        35,835  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

     

(cost $9,640,390)

        12,072,782  
     

 

 

 

UNAFFILIATED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND 2.9%

     

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF

     

(cost $323,476)

     5,650        365,272  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

     

(cost $9,963,866)

        12,438,054  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.3%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)

     

(cost $35,626)(wb)

     35,626        35,626  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 101.4%

     

(cost $9,999,492)

        12,473,680  

Liabilities in excess of other assets (1.4)%

        (176,540
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $ 12,297,140  
     

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of January 31, 2025 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  
Investments in Securities                                                 

Assets

                    

Long-Term Investments

                    

Common Stocks

                    

Aerospace & Defense

   $  157,781         $            $     

Air Freight & Logistics

     21,816                            

Automobile Components

     91,019                            

Automobiles

     33,530                            

Banks

     831,207                            

Beverages

     56,205                            

Biotechnology

     323,265                            

Broadline Retail

     53,732                            

Building Products

     319,308                            

Capital Markets

     469,295                            

Chemicals

     234,849                            

Commercial Services & Supplies

     193,501                            

Communications Equipment

     72,646                            

Construction & Engineering

     295,567                            

Construction Materials

     56,677                            

Consumer Finance

     83,174                            

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     328,942                            

Containers & Packaging

     188,344                            

Diversified Consumer Services

     165,351                            

Diversified REITs

     48,921                            

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     44,729                            

Electric Utilities

     106,300                            

Electrical Equipment

     183,673                            

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     367,549                            

Energy Equipment & Services

     74,884                            

Entertainment

     57,705                            

Financial Services

     233,496                            

Food Products

     113,496                            

Gas Utilities

     120,273                            

Ground Transportation

     204,382                            

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     198,522                            

Health Care Providers & Services

     245,728                            

Health Care REITs

     79,332                            

Health Care Technology

     30,141                            

Hotel & Resort REITs

     10,927                            

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

                    

Assets (continued)

                    

Long-Term Investments (continued)

                    

Common Stocks (continued)

                    

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

   $ 387,216         $            $     

Household Durables

     206,755                            

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

     14,754                            

Industrial REITs

     121,289                            

Insurance

     532,921                            

Interactive Media & Services

     10,753                            

IT Services

     50,550                            

Leisure Products

     64,529                            

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     277,735                            

Machinery

     615,342                            

Marine Transportation

     24,559                            

Media

     52,149                            

Metals & Mining

     246,358                            

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     70,288                            

Multi-Utilities

     29,359                            

Office REITs

     78,544                            

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     463,648                            

Paper & Forest Products

     28,073                            

Passenger Airlines

     44,330                            

Personal Care Products

     72,164                            

Pharmaceuticals

     43,425                            

Professional Services

     292,817                            

Real Estate Management & Development

     54,863                            

Residential REITs

     111,069                            

Retail REITs

     111,318                            

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     272,738                            

Software

     497,171                            

Specialized REITs

     185,609                            

Specialty Retail

     562,608                            

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     84,060                            

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     115,331                            

Trading Companies & Distributors

     218,355                            

Water Utilities

     35,835                            

Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     365,272                            

Short-Term Investment

                    

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     35,626                            
  

 

 

       

 

 

          

 

 

    

Total

   $ 12,473,680         $            $     
  

 

 

       

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of January 31, 2025

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

Banks

     6.8

Machinery

     5.0  

Specialty Retail

     4.6  

Insurance

     4.3  

Software

     4.0  

Capital Markets

     3.8  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     3.8  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.1  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     3.0  

Unaffiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     2.9  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     2.7  

Biotechnology

     2.6  

Building Products

     2.6  

Construction & Engineering

     2.4  

Professional Services

     2.4  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     2.3  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2.2  

Metals & Mining

     2.0  

Health Care Providers & Services

     2.0  

Chemicals

     1.9  

Financial Services

     1.9  

Trading Companies & Distributors

     1.8  

Household Durables

     1.7  

Ground Transportation

     1.7  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1.6  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     1.6  

Containers & Packaging

     1.5  

Specialized REITs

     1.5  

Electrical Equipment

     1.5  

Diversified Consumer Services

     1.3  

Aerospace & Defense

     1.3  

Industrial REITs

     1.0  

Gas Utilities

     1.0  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     0.9  

Food Products

     0.9  

Retail REITs

     0.9  

Residential REITs

     0.9  

Electric Utilities

     0.9  

Automobile Components

     0.7

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     0.7  

Consumer Finance

     0.7  

Health Care REITs

     0.6  

Office REITs

     0.6  

Energy Equipment & Services

     0.6  

Communications Equipment

     0.6  

Personal Care Products

     0.6  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     0.6  

Leisure Products

     0.5  

Entertainment

     0.5  

Construction Materials

     0.5  

Beverages

     0.5  

Real Estate Management & Development

     0.4  

Broadline Retail

     0.4  

Media

     0.4  

IT Services

     0.4  

Diversified REITs

     0.4  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     0.4  

Passenger Airlines

     0.4  

Pharmaceuticals

     0.4  

Water Utilities

     0.3  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.3  

Automobiles

     0.3  

Health Care Technology

     0.2  

Multi-Utilities

     0.2  

Paper & Forest Products

     0.2  

Marine Transportation

     0.2  

Air Freight & Logistics

     0.2  

Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

     0.1  

Hotel & Resort REITs

     0.1  

Interactive Media & Services

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     101.4  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (1.4
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of January 31, 2025

 

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $9,963,866)

   $ 12,438,054  

Affiliated investments (cost $35,626)

     35,626  

Due from Manager

     10,439  

Dividends receivable

     2,603  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     2,587  

Prepaid expenses

     1,037  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     12,490,346  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     136,154  

Custodian and accounting fees payable

     18,183  

Audit fee payable

     13,277  

Payable for investments purchased

     10,611  

Professional fees payable

     9,941  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     4,139  

Trustees’ fees payable

     788  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     113  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     193,206  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 12,297,140  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Paid-in capital

   $ 9,825,581  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     2,471,559  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, January 31, 2025

   $ 12,297,140  
  

 

 

 

Class R6

        

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($12,297,140 ÷ 1,245,097 shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding)

   $ 9.88  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended January 31, 2025

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $105 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 86,214  

Affiliated dividend income

     810  

Affiliated income from securities lending, net

     33  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     87,057  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     15,028  

Custodian and accounting fees

     21,413  

Professional fees

     16,470  

Audit fee

     13,277  

Shareholders’ reports

     6,029  

Fund data services

     5,428  

Trustees’ fees

     4,868  

Commitment fees

     2,737  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $303)

     345  

Registration fees

     226  

Miscellaneous

     2,735  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     88,556  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (77,002
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     11,554  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     75,503  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions (including affiliated of $(7))

     203,679  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     397,680  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     601,359  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 676,862  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

 

     Six Months Ended
January 31, 2025
           Year Ended
July 31, 2024
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                         

Operations

       

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 75,503        $ 124,338  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     203,679          1,781,486  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     397,680          (28,662
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     676,862          1,877,162  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

       

Distributions from distributable earnings

       

Class R6

     (1,876,270        (900,450
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

       

Net proceeds from shares sold (249,975 and 641,938 shares, respectively)

     2,575,758          6,336,354  

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and
distributions (185,037 and 95,387 shares, respectively)

     1,876,270          900,450  

Cost of shares purchased (213,351 and 990,057 shares, respectively)

     (2,386,463        (9,920,904
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

     2,065,565          (2,684,100
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

     866,157          (1,707,388

Net Assets:

                         

Beginning of period

     11,430,983          13,138,371  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 12,297,140        $ 11,430,983  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

 

   
Class R6 Shares                                                  
           

Six Months
Ended
January 31,

2025

           Year Ended July 31,  
            2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                                 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

             $11.17                $10.30       $10.75       $14.27       $9.72       $10.84  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                                 

Net investment income (loss)

             0.07                0.11       0.08       0.10       0.09       0.10  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions              0.56                1.47       1.02       (0.47     4.54       (1.10

Total from investment operations

             0.63                1.58       1.10       (0.37     4.63       (1.00

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                                 

Dividends from net investment income

             (0.14              (0.12     -       (0.13     (0.08     (0.12

Distributions from net realized gains

             (1.78              (0.59     (1.55     (3.02     -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

             (1.92              (0.71     (1.55     (3.15     (0.08     (0.12

Net asset value, end of period

             $9.88                $11.17       $10.30       $10.75       $14.27       $9.72  

Total Return(b):

             5.18              16.66     11.78     (3.86 )%      47.88     (9.42 )% 
                                                                   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                          

Net assets, end of period (000)

             $12,297                $11,431       $13,138       $14,741       $23,675       $20,814  

Average net assets (000)

             $11,924                $11,590       $13,192       $18,954       $27,862       $16,827  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                                 

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

             0.19 %(d)               0.47 %(e)      0.82 %(e)      0.81     0.85     0.85

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

             1.47 %(d)               1.84     1.55     1.21     0.97     1.32

Net investment income (loss)

             1.26 %(d)               1.07     0.79     0.80     0.73     1.02

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

             24              169     124     123     135     140

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.05% and 0.02% which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver, if applicable, for the years ended July 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1.

Organization

Prudential Investment Portfolios 2 (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Delaware Statutory Trust. These financial statements (consolidated financial statements for Commodity Strategies Fund) relate only to the following series of the RIC: PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund, PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund, PGIM TIPS Fund, PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund, each of which are diversified funds for the purposes of the 1940 Act, and PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund (the “Commodity Strategies Fund”), which is a non-diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”).

The Commodity Strategies Fund wholly owns and controls the PGIM QMA Commodity Strategies Subsidiary, Ltd. (the “Cayman Subsidiary”), a company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Subsidiary is not registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act. The consolidated financial statements of the Commodity Strategies Fund include the financial results of the Cayman Subsidiary.

In accordance with the accounting rules relating to reporting of a wholly-owned subsidiary, the Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes positions of the Commodity Strategies Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Commodity Strategies Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary. All significant inter-company balances and transactions between the Commodity Strategies Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary have been eliminated in consolidation. The Commodity Strategies Fund will seek to gain exposure to commodities, commodities-related instruments, derivatives and other investments by directly investing in those instruments or through investments in the Cayman Subsidiary. The Cayman Subsidiary participates in the same investment objective as the Commodity Strategies Fund. The Cayman Subsidiary pursues its investment objective by investing in commodities, commodities-related instruments, derivatives and other investments. The Cayman Subsidiary (unlike the Commodity Strategies Fund) may invest without limitation in these instruments. However, the Cayman Subsidiary is otherwise subject to the same investment restrictions and limitations, and follows the same compliance policies and procedures, as the Commodity Strategies Fund.

The Commodity Strategies Fund’s disclosures and operations are subject to compliance with applicable regulations governing commodity pools including Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rules.

As of January 31, 2025, the Cayman Subsidiary had net assets of $5,777,639, representing 13.12% of the Commodity Strategies Fund’s net assets.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

The Funds have the following investment objectives:

 

   
 Fund      Investment Objective(s)

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

 

     Outperform the Russell 2000 Index.

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

 

     Outperform the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index over full market cycles.

PGIM TIPS Fund

 

     Seek to provide inflation protection and income by investing primarily in inflation protected debt securities.

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

 

     Seek to generate returns over time in excess of the Bloomberg Commodity Index.

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

 

     Seek to provide investment results that approximate the performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Index.

During the reporting period, the Funds adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). Adoption of ASU 2023-07 exclusively impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect the Funds’ financial position or performance. The intent of ASU 2023-07 is, through improved segment disclosures, to enable investors to better understand an entity’s overall performance. PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) acts as each Fund’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM has determined that each Fund has a single operating segment as the CODM monitors the operating results of each Fund as a whole and the Funds’ long-term strategic asset allocation is pre-determined in accordance with the terms of their respective prospectus, based on a defined investment strategy which is executed by the Funds’ subadviser.

The CODM allocates resources and assesses performance based on the operating results of each Fund, which is consistent with the results presented in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments, Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights.

 

2.

Accounting Policies

The Funds follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of the Funds’

 

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financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Funds consistently follow such policies in the preparation of their financial statements (consolidated financial statements for Commodity Strategies).

Securities Valuation: The Funds hold securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Funds’ investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Funds investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Funds to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers, and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Funds’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.

Various inputs determine how the Funds’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement (Consolidated Schedule of Investments for Commodity Strategies).

Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign equities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued using pricing vendor services that provide model prices derived using adjustment factors based on

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

information such as local closing price, relevant general and sector indices, currency fluctuations, depositary receipts, and futures, as applicable. Securities valued using such model prices are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The models generate an evaluated adjustment factor for each security, which is applied to the local closing price to adjust it for post closing market movements up to the time each Funds are valued. Utilizing that evaluated adjustment factor, the vendor provides an evaluated price for each security. If the vendor does not provide an evaluated price, securities are valued in accordance with exchange-traded common and preferred stock valuation policies discussed above.

Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

Fixed income securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Funds utilize the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in

 

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which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

(i)  market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;

(ii)  purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although the net assets of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Funds do not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Funds do not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. Notwithstanding the above, the Funds do isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.

Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

Commodities: The Commodity Strategies Fund gains exposure to commodity markets through direct investment of the Commodity Strategies Fund’s assets or through the Cayman Subsidiary. The Commodity Strategies Fund gains exposure to the commodity markets primarily through exchange-traded futures on commodities held by the Cayman Subsidiary. The Commodity Strategies Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Cayman Subsidiary. The Cayman Subsidiary may invest in commodity investments without limit. The Fund invests in the Cayman Subsidiary in order to gain exposure to commodities within the limitations of the federal tax law requirements applicable to regulated investment companies

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

such as the Fund. The Commodity Strategies Fund may invest directly in commodity-linked structured notes (CLNs). The Commodity Strategies Fund may also gain direct exposure to commodities through direct investment in certain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) whose returns are linked to commodities or commodity indices within the limit of applicable tax law. Commodities are assets that have tangible properties, such as oil, agriculture products and precious metals. The value of commodities may be affected by, among other things, changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargos, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. These factors may have a larger impact on commodity prices and commodity linked instruments than on traditional securities. Certain commodities are also subject to limited pricing flexibility because of supply and demand factors. Others are subject to broad price fluctuations as a result of the volatility of the prices for certain raw materials and the instability of supplies of other materials. These additional variables may create additional risks which subject the Commodity Strategies Fund’s investments to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities.

Financial/Commodity Futures Contracts: A futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to deposit collateral with a futures commission merchant an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Funds each day, equal to the change in the mark-to-market value of the futures contract. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions.

The Funds invested in financial and/or commodity futures contracts in order to hedge their existing portfolio securities, or securities the Funds intend to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The Commodity Strategies Fund invested in commodity futures contracts in order to hedge or gain exposure to commodity markets. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.

 

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Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities: Mortgage-backed securities are pass-through securities, meaning that principal and interest payments made by the borrower on the underlying mortgages are passed through to the Fund. Asset-backed securities directly or indirectly represent a participation interest in, or are secured by and payable from, a stream of payments generated by particular assets such as motor vehicle or credit card receivables. Asset-backed securities may be classified as pass-through certificates or collateralized obligations, such as collateralized bond obligations, collateralized loan obligations and other similarly structured securities. The value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities varies with changes in interest rates and may be affected by changes in credit quality or value of the mortgage loans or other assets that support the securities.

Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest (“IO”) and principal (“PO”) distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. Payments received for IOs are included in interest income on the Statements of Operations. Because no principal will be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the cost of the security on a monthly basis until maturity. These adjustments are included in interest income on the Statements of Operations. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities.

Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of each Fund, is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of each Fund. A master netting arrangement between each Fund and the counterparty permits each Fund to offset amounts payable by each Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by each Funds to cover each Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.

Delayed-Delivery Transactions: Certain Funds purchased or sold securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery and forward commitment basis, including TBA securities. These transactions involve a commitment by the Funds to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the Funds will set aside and maintain an amount of liquid assets sufficient to meet the purchase price in a segregated account until the settlement date. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Funds may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction subsequent to establishment, and may sell when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a realized gain (loss). When selling

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Funds forfeit their eligibility to realize future gains (losses) with respect to the security.

Securities Lending: Certain Funds lend their portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Fund securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Fund has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

The Funds recognize income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending their securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Funds also continue to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls: Certain Funds entered into mortgage dollar rolls in which the Funds sell mortgage securities for delivery in the current month, realizing a gain (loss), and simultaneously enter into contracts to repurchase somewhat similar (same type, coupon and maturity) securities on a specified future date. During the roll period, the Funds forgo principal and interest paid on the securities. The Funds are compensated by the interest earned on the cash proceeds of the initial sale and by the lower repurchase price at the future date. The difference between the sale proceeds and the lower repurchase price is recorded as a realized gain on investment transactions. The Funds maintain a segregated account, the dollar value of which is at least equal to its obligations, with respect to dollar rolls. The Funds are subject to the risk that the market value of the securities the Funds are obligated to repurchase under the agreement may decline below the repurchase price.

 

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Equity and Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (collectively “REITs”): Certain Funds invested in REITs, which report information on the source of their distributions annually. Based on current and historical information, a portion of distributions received from REITs during the period is estimated to be dividend income, capital gain or return of capital and recorded accordingly. When material, these estimates are adjusted periodically when the actual source of distributions is disclosed by the REITs.

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Funds become aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts.

Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.

 

 Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders*

     Frequency   

 Each Fund other than PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund and PGIM TIPS Fund:

        

 Net Investment Income

     Annually   

 Short-Term Capital Gains

     Annually   

 Long-Term Capital Gains

     Annually   

        

 PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund and PGIM TIPS Fund:

        

 Net Investment Income

     Monthly   

 Short-Term Capital Gains

     Annually   

 Long-Term Capital Gains

     Annually   

 

*

Under certain circumstances, each Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capitalgains during a fiscal year.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements (consolidated financial statements for Commodity Strategies Fund) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3.

Agreements

The RIC, on behalf of each Fund, has management agreements with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of the subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services.

 

   
 Fund    Subadviser(s)

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

 

   Jennison Associates, LLC (“Jennison”) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc.)

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

 

   PGIM Limited (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc.); PGIM Fixed Income (a business unit of PGIM, Inc.)

PGIM TIPS Fund

 

   PGIM Fixed Income

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

 

   PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC (“PGIM Quantitative Solutions”)(a wholly-owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc.)

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

 

   PGIM Quantitative Solutions

Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:

 

       
Fund    Management Fee    Effective
Management Fee,
before any waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements
   Effective
Management Fee,
after any waivers
and/or expense
reimbursements

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

   0.75% of average daily net assets    0.75%    —#% 

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

   0.19% of average daily net assets    0.19      —#   

PGIM TIPS Fund

   0.23% of average daily net assets    0.23      0.10    

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

   0.40% of average daily net assets    0.46*    0.40    

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

   0.25% of average daily net assets    0.25      —#   

 

#

The management fee amount waived and/or expense reimbursement exceeds the management fee for the current period due to expense limitations described above.

 

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*

The management fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Cayman Subsidiary has entered into a separate management agreement with the Manager whereby the Manager provides advisory and other services to the Cayman Subsidiary substantially similar to the services provided by the Manager to the Fund as discussed above. In consideration for these services, the Cayman Subsidiary pays the Manager a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.40% of the Cayman Subsidiary’s average daily net assets. The consolidated management fee rate includes the Cayman Subsidiary. The Manager has contractually agreed to waive any management fees it receives for the Fund in an amount equal to the management fees paid by the Cayman Subsidiary. This waiver will remain in effect for as long as the Fund remains invested or intends to invest in the Cayman Subsidiary.

The Manager has contractually agreed, through November 30, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the waiver/reimbursement and/or recoupment for that fiscal year, as applicable. The expense limitations attributable to each fund are as follows:

 

   
 Fund   

Fee Waivers and/or

Expense Limitations

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

 

   contractually limit expenses to 0.95%

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

 

   contractually limit expenses to 0.19%

PGIM TIPS Fund

 

   contractually limit expenses to 0.30%*

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

 

   contractually limit expenses to 0.70%**

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

 

   contractually limit expenses to 0.19%

 

*

Effective September 27, 2024, the Fund’s contractual expense limitation changed from 0.40% to 0.30% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares.

**

The Manager has contractually agreed, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 0.70% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares and 0.70% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares. Where applicable, the Manager agrees to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class. In addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares.

The RIC, on behalf of the Funds, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class Z and Class R6 shares ofeach Funds. No distribution or service fees are paid to PIMS as distributor of the Class Z and Class R6 shares ofeach Funds.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

PGIM Investments, PIMS, PGIM, Inc., PGIM Limited, Jennison and PGIM Quantitative Solutions are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

4.

Other Transactions with Affiliates

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as each Fund’s transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations (Consolidated Statement of Operations for Commodity Strategies Fund) include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

The Funds may invest their overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and their securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations (Consolidated Statement of Operations for Commodity Strategies) as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

The Funds may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Funds.

 

5.

Portfolio Securities

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, were as follows:

 

     
 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
     Proceeds
from Sales
 

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

   $ 2,919,113      $ 3,562,294  

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

     14,779,638        5,963,997  

PGIM TIPS Fund

             

 

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 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
     Proceeds
from Sales
 

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

   $      $  

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

     3,174,466        2,895,468  

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds and other investments for the reporting period ended January 31, 2025, is presented as follows:

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund:

 

               

Value,
Beginning
of

Period

  Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
   

Change in 

Unrealized 

Gain 

(Loss) 

  

Realized 

Gain 

(Loss) 

 

Value, 

End of
Period 

   

Shares, 
End 

of 
Period 

    Income   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds:

         

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wb)

 
$370,014     $2,691,962        $2,624,663      $—    $—     $437,313       437,313       $7,646  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.593%)(1)(b)(wb)

 
       —          986,026            932,791       —     (33)     53,202       53,233       506 (2) 
$370,014     $3,677,988        $3,557,454      $—    $(33)     $490,515               $8,152  

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund:

 

               

Value,
Beginning
of

Period

  Cost of
Purchases
  Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in 
Unrealized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
   Realized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
  Value, 
End of 
Period 
   

Shares, 
End 

of 
Period 

    Income   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds:

 

 

 

       

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wb)

         
$668,426   $22,303,643     $20,750,939     $—    $—     $2,221,130       2,221,130       $25,149  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.593%)(1)(b)(wb)

         
       —        472,121        374,308      4     (6)     97,811       97,869       90 (2) 
$668,426   $22,775,764     $21,125,247     $4    $(6)     $2,318,941               $25,239  

PGIM TIPS Fund:

 

               

Value,
Beginning
of

Period

  Cost of
Purchases
  Proceeds
from Sales
  Change in 
Unrealized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
  Realized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
  

Value, 

End of 
Period 

  Shares, 
End of 
Period 
  Income   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund:

 

       

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wb)

       
$539,440   $12,264,980   $12,622,331   $—   $—    $182,089   182,089     $6,011  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund:

 

               

Value,
Beginning
of

Period

  Cost of
Purchases
  Proceeds
from Sales
  Change in 
Unrealized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
  Realized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
   Value, 
End of 
Period 
  

Shares, 
End 

of 
Period 

   Income   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund:

        

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(bb)(wb)

        
$6,217,809   $48,466,110   $47,784,831   $—   $—    $6,899,088    6,899,088      $179,781  

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund:

 

               

Value,
Beginning
of

Period

  Cost of
Purchases
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in 
Unrealized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
    Realized 
Gain 
(Loss) 
     Value, 
End of 
Period 
    

Shares, 
End 

of 
Period 

     Income   

Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds:

          

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.511%)(1)(wb)

          
$—     $2,415,331       $2,379,705       $—       $—        $35,626        35,626        $810  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 4.593%)(1)(b)(wb)

          
 —     777,297       777,290              (7)                      33 (2) 
$—     $3,192,628       $3,156,995       $—       $(7)        $35,626                 $843  

 

(1)

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

(2)

The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations.

(b)

Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(bb)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, held in the Cayman Subsidiary.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

6.

Tax Information

The United States federal income tax basis of the Funds’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) as of January 31, 2025 were as follows:

 

         
 Fund      Tax Basis        Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
       Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

     $ 7,404,587        $ 3,249,403        $ (471,152)      $ 2,778,251  

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

       61,678,830          118,971         (3,482,147)        (3,363,176

PGIM TIPS Fund

       63,812,054          222,069         (2,868,100)        (2,646,031

 

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 Fund      Tax Basis        Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
       Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

     $ 63,390,816          $1,786,247        $(19,936,022)        $(18,149,775

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

       10,127,865          2,866,511            (520,696)        2,345,815  

The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

For federal income tax purposes, the following Funds had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of July 31, 2024 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

     
 Fund    Capital Loss
Carryforward
     Capital Loss
 Carryforward Utilized 
 

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

   $ —         $568,000      

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

     5,244,000         —      

PGIM TIPS Fund

     10,760,000         —      

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

     471,000         6,000      

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

     —         —      

The Manager has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements (consolidated financial statements for Commodity Strategies Fund) for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Funds’ U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended July 31, 2024 are subject to such review.

 

7.

Capital and Ownership

Each Funds offer Class R6 shares and the Commodity Strategies Fund also offers Class Z shares. Class Z shares and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charge and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

The RIC is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, which may be divided into an unlimited number of series of such shares.

As of January 31, 2025, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of each Funds as follows:

 

     
 Fund      Number of Shares      Percentage of
Outstanding Shares

PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund–Class R6

         667,850          99.8 %

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

     
 Fund    Number of Shares      Percentage of
Outstanding Shares

PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund–Class R6

     6,698,134        99.8% 

PGIM TIPS Fund–Class R6

     7,405,375        99.9   

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund–Class Z

     1,780        6.6  

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund–Class R6

     6,086,090        95.1   

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund–Class R6

     1,244,926        99.9   

At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Funds are as follows:

 

     
 Fund   Number of Shareholders   Percentage of Outstanding Shares 

 Affiliated:

                   

 PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

      8         91.7 %

 PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

      6         89.3

 PGIM TIPS Fund

      7         94.9

 PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

      6         74.6

 PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

      8         88.8

 Unaffiliated:

                   

 PGIM Jennison Small-Cap Core Equity Fund

             

 PGIM Core Conservative Bond Fund

             

 PGIM TIPS Fund

             

 PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund

             

 PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

             

Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund:

 

     
 Share Class    Shares        Amount  

 Class Z

                   

 Six months ended January 31, 2025:

                   

 Shares sold

     7,220        $ 48,280  

 Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     865          5,699  

 Shares purchased

     (11,617        (78,505

 Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (3,532        (24,526

 Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     119          820  

 Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (3,413      $   (23,706

 

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PGIM Quant Solutions Commodity Strategies Fund (cont’d.):

 

     
 Share Class    Shares        Amount  

 Year ended July 31, 2024:

                   

 Shares sold

     14,214        $ 98,917  

 Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     3,174          20,248  

 Shares purchased

     (89,140        (613,732

 Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (71,752      $ (494,567

 Class R6

                   

 Six months ended January 31, 2025:

                   

 Shares sold

     1,084,717        $ 7,350,485  

 Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     207,628          1,366,194  

 Shares purchased

     (1,674,655        (11,217,576

 Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (382,310        (2,500,897

 Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (120        (820

 Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (382,430      $ (2,501,717

 Year ended July 31, 2024:

                   

 Shares sold

     2,244,116        $ 15,416,105  

 Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     327,678          2,087,311  

 Shares purchased

     (4,204,409        (28,617,679

 Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (1,632,615      $ (11,114,263

 

8.

Borrowings

The RIC, on behalf of the Funds, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the current SCA in effect at the reporting period-end as well as the prior SCA.

 

     
      Current SCA    Prior SCA

Term of Commitment

   9/27/2024 – 9/25/2025    9/29/2023 – 9/26/2024

Total Commitment

   $ 1,200,000,000    $ 1,200,000,000

Annualized Commitment Fee on the Unused Portion of the SCA

   0.15%    0.15%

Annualized Interest Rate on Borrowings

   1.00% plus the higher of (1)
the effective federal funds
rate, (2) the daily SOFR
rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero
percent
   1.00% plus the higher of (1)
the effective federal funds
rate, (2) the daily SOFR
rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero
percent

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.

Each Fund indicated below utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended January 31, 2025. The average balance outstanding is for the number of days each Fund utilized the credit facility.

 

           
Fund    Average
Balance
Outstanding
     Weighted
Average
Interest Rates
     Number of
Days
Outstanding
   Maximum
Balance
Outstanding
       Balance 
Outstanding at 
January 31, 2025 

PGIM TIPS Fund

     $616,000          5.98%          4    $ 1,096,000         $—

PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Index Fund

     199,500          5.79         14       380,000          —

 

9.

Risks of Investing in the Funds

Each Fund’s principal risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the risks applicable to any given Fund, please refer to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of that Fund.

 

           
 Risks    PGIM Jennison
Small-Cap Core
Equity Fund
   PGIM Core
Conservative
Bond Fund
  

PGIM TIPS

Fund

   PGIM Quant
Solutions
Commodity
Strategies Fund
   PGIM Quant
Solutions
Mid-Cap
Index Fund

 Active Trading

      X         

 Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities

         X      

 Blend Style

   X            

 Cayman Subsidiary

            X   

 Commodity

            X   

 Commodity-Linked Notes

            X   

 Commodity Pooled Investment Vehicles

            X   

 Commodity Regulatory

            X   

 Concentration

            X   

 Consumer Discretionary

               X

 Credit /Counterparty

      X    X    X   

 Debt Obligations

      X    X    X   

 Deflation

            X   

 Derivatives

      X       X   

 Economic and Market Events

   X    X    X    X    X

 Equity and Equity-Related Securities

   X             X

 Exchange-Traded Funds

               X

 Financial Sector

   X             X

 Foreign Securities

      X    X      

 

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 Risks    PGIM Jennison
Small-Cap Core
Equity Fund
   PGIM Core
Conservative
Bond Fund
   PGIM TIPS
Fund
   PGIM Quant
Solutions
Commodity
Strategies Fund
   PGIM Quant
Solutions
Mid-Cap
Index Fund

 Fund of Funds

   X    X    X    X    X

 Futures and Forward Contracts

            X   

 Hedging

            X   

 Increase in Expenses

   X    X    X    X    X

 Index Investment Approach

               X

 Industrials Sector

   X             X

 Information Technology Sector

   X            

 Initial Public Offerings

   X            

 Interest Rate

      X    X    X   

 Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption

   X    X    X    X    X

 Liquidity

            X   

 Management

   X          X   

 Market Disruption and Geopolitical

   X    X    X    X    X

 Market

   X    X    X    X    X

 Medium Capitalization (Mid-Cap) Company

               X

 Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities

      X    X      

 Small Company

   X            

 Tax

            X   

 TIPS

         X      

 Tracking Error

               X

 Trading on Foreign Exchanges

            X   

 U.S. Government and Agency Securities

      X    X    X   

 U.S. Treasury Strips

         X    X   

 Zero Coupon Bond

      X         

 U.S. Treasury Strips

         X    X   

 Zero Coupon Bond

      X         

Active Trading Risk: The Fund actively and frequently trades its portfolio securities. High portfolio turnover involves correspondingly greater brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, which are borne directly by the Fund; which can affect the Fund’s performance and have adverse tax consequences. In addition, high portfolio turnover may also mean that a proportionately greater amount of distributions to shareholders will be taxed as ordinary income rather than long-term capital gains compared to investment companies with lower portfolio turnover.

Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities Risk: The value of adjustable and floating rate securities may lag behind the value of fixed rate securities when interest rates change. Such securities may be subject to extended settlement periods (longer than seven days) and in unusual market conditions, with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, may present a risk of loss to the Fund or may impair the Fund’s ability satisfy shareholder redemption requests.

 

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Blend Style Risk: The Fund’s blend investment style may subject the Fund to risks of both value and growth investing. The portion of the Fund’s portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a growth strategy may be subject to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. The portion of the Fund’s portfolio that makes investments pursuant to a value strategy may be subject to the risk that the market may not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for long periods of time or at all, or that a stock judged to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced or overvalued. Issuers of value stocks may have experienced adverse business developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stock to be out of favor. If the Fund’s assessment of market conditions or a company’s value is inaccurate, the Fund could suffer losses or produce poor performance relative to other funds. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Therefore, both styles may over time go in and out of favor with the markets. At times when a style is out of favor, that portion of the portfolio may lag the other portion of the portfolio, which may cause the Fund to underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other mutual funds. Growth and value stocks have historically produced similar long-term results, though each category has periods when it outperforms the other.

Cayman Subsidiary Risk: By investing in the Cayman Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Cayman Subsidiary’s investments. The Cayman Subsidiary is not registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act, and, unless otherwise noted in this Prospectus, is not subject to all the investor protections of the 1940 Act. Changes in the laws of the Cayman Islands, under which the Cayman Subsidiary is incorporated, could result in the inability of the Fund to effect its desired commodity investment strategy.

Commodity Risk: The values of commodities are affected by events that might have less impact on the value of stocks and bonds. Such investments may be speculative. Prices of commodities and related contracts may fluctuate significantly over short periods for a variety of reasons, including weather, crop or livestock disease, investment speculation, resource availability, fluctuations in industrial and commercial supply and demand, U.S. agricultural, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs, embargoes, tariffs, and international political, economic, military and regulatory developments. These risks may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional instruments or securities.

Commodity-Linked Notes Risk: The Fund may invest in leveraged or unleveraged commodity-linked notes (“CLNs”) to gain exposure to the commodities markets. CLNs are subject to counterparty risk. The value of the CLNs may fluctuate significantly because the values of the investments to which they are linked are volatile. In addition, the terms of a CLN may create economic leverage by requiring payment by the issuer of an amount that is a multiple of the price increase or decrease of the underlying commodity, commodity index

 

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or other economic variable. Economic leverage increases the volatility of CLNs and their value may increase or decrease more quickly than the value of the underlying commodity, commodity index or other economic variable.

Commodity Pooled Investment Vehicles Risk: The Fund may, from time to time, invest in certain publicly-traded commodity pools, such as commodity ETFs. Such pools may not meet the definition of an “investment company” under the 1940 Act, and may not be registered under the 1940 Act. As a consequence, the Fund’s investment in such entities may not be subject to certain protections afforded by the 1940 Act, including, for example, restrictions under the 1940 Act on investments in other investment companies. ETFs that invest in commodities may be, or may become subject to, CFTC trading regulations that limit the amount of commodity contracts an ETF may hold. Such regulations could hurt the value of such ETFs’ securities. Additionally, some commodity ETFs invest in commodity futures which can lose money even when commodity prices are rising.

Commodity Regulatory Risk: The Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary is deemed a “commodity pool” and the Manager is considered a “commodity pool operator” with respect to the Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary under the Commodity Exchange Act. The Manager, directly or through its affiliates, is therefore subject to dual regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) and the CFTC. The regulatory requirements governing the use of commodity futures (which include futures on broad-based securities indexes, interest rate futures and currency futures), options on commodity futures, certain swaps or certain other investments could change at any time.

Concentration Risk: The Fund will be exposed to the performance of commodities in the Index, which may from time to time have a small number of commodity sectors (e.g., energy, metals or agricultural) representing a large portion of the Index. As a result, the Fund may be subject to greater volatility than if the Index were more broadly diversified among commodity sectors.

Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk: The consumer discretionary sector may be affected by changes in domestic and international economies, exchange and interest rates, supply chains, competition, consumers’ disposable income, consumer preferences, social trends and marketing campaigns.

Credit Risk/Counterparty Risk: The ability, or perceived ability, of the issuer or guarantor of a debt security, or the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) to a derivatives contract or other financial contract to meet its financial obligations will affect the value of the security or derivative. Counterparty and credit risk are especially important in the context of privately negotiated instruments. The Fund expects to enter into certain privately negotiated agreements where the counterparty assumes the physical settlement obligations of the Fund under such transactions. Under this type of arrangement, there is a risk that the relevant counterparty or intermediary would, due to insolvency or other reasons, be unable to or fail to assume the physical settlement obligations of the Fund, in which case

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

the Fund could be required to sell portfolio instruments at unfavorable times or prices or could have insufficient assets to satisfy its physical settlement obligations.

Credit ratings are intended to provide a measure of credit risk. However, credit ratings are only the opinions of the credit rating agency issuing the ratings and are not guarantees as to quality. The lower the rating of a debt security held by the Fund, the greater the degree of credit risk that is perceived to exist by the credit rating agency with respect to that security. Increasing the amount of Fund assets allocated to lower-rated securities generally will increase the credit risk to which the Fund is subject. Not all securities in which the Fund invests are rated. The lower the credit quality of a bond, the more sensitive it is to credit risk.

Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations are fixed income investments that are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may also fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same rate of interest and therefore would earn less income.

Deflation Risk: Since the Fund makes investments that may perform well in periods of rising inflation, during periods of no inflation or deflation an investment in the Fund may underperform broad market measures and may lose value.

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze and manage derivatives transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” or may create economic leverage for the Fund and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. The Fund’s use of derivatives may also increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many over-the-counter derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. Over-the-counter derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund. The use of derivatives also exposes the Fund to operational issues, such as documentation and settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate control and human error.

 

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Derivatives may also involve legal risks, such as insufficient documentation, the lack of capacity or authority of a counterparty to execute or settle a transaction, and the legality and enforceability of derivatives contracts. The U.S. Government and foreign governments have adopted (and may adopt further) regulations governing derivatives markets, including mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements, and risk exposure limitations. Regulation of derivatives may make derivatives more costly, limit their availability or utility to the Fund, or otherwise adversely affect their performance or disrupt markets.

Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.

Equity and Equity-Related Securities Risk: Equity and equity-related securities may be subject to changes in value, and their values may be more volatile than those of other asset classes. In addition to an individual security losing value, the value of the equity markets or a sector in which the Fund invests could go down. Different parts of a market can react differently to adverse issuer, market, regulatory, political and economic developments.

Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) Risk: Investing in securities issued by ETFs involves risks similar to those of investing directly in the securities and other assets held by the ETF. Unlike shares of typical mutual funds, shares of ETFs are generally traded on an exchange throughout a trading day and bought and sold based on market values and not at net asset value. For this reason, shares could trade at either a premium or discount to net asset value, which may be substantial during periods of market stress. The trading price of an index-based ETF is expected to (but may not) closely track the net asset value of the ETF, and the Fund will generally gain or lose value consistent with the performance of the ETF’s portfolio securities. The Fund will pay brokerage commissions in connection with the purchase and sale of shares of ETFs. In addition, the Fund will indirectly bear its pro rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by an ETF (including ETFs managed by the Manager or the subadviser(s)) in which they invest, including advisory fees (to the extent not offset by the Manager through waivers). These expenses are in addition to the advisory and other expenses that the Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations. An index-based ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track for a number of reasons.

Financials Sector Risk: Banks and other financial services companies can be adversely affected by, among other things, regulatory changes, interest rate movements, the availability of capital and cost to borrow, and the rate of debt defaults.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.

In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.

Fund of Funds Risk: The Fund is an investment option for other PGIM Investments-advised mutual funds that are managed as “funds of funds.” As a result, from time to time, the Fund may experience relatively large redemptions and could be required to liquidate its assets at inopportune times or at a loss or depressed value, which could cause the value of your investment to decline.

Futures and Forward Contracts Risk: The primary risks associated with the use of futures or forward contracts are (a) the imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the instruments held by the Fund and the price of the corresponding underlying commodities; (b) possible lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures or forward contract and the resulting inability to close a futures or forward contract when desired; (c) losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d) the failure to predict correctly the direction of commodities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates, supply and demand relationships, weather, agricultural, trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs, political events, and other economic factors; and (e) the possibility that the clearing broker for the futures or forward contract will default in the performance of its obligations.

Hedging Risk: The decision as to whether and to what extent the Fund will engage in hedging transactions to hedge against certain risks, such as market risk and issuer risk, will depend on a number of factors, including prevailing market conditions, the composition of

 

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the portfolio of the Fund, and the availability of suitable transactions. Hedging transactions involve costs and may result in losses. There is no guarantee that any of these hedging instruments would work as anticipated, and in certain cases the Fund might be better off had it not used a hedging instrument. There can be no assurance that the Fund will engage in hedging transactions at any given time or from time to time, even under volatile market environments, or that any such strategies, if used, will be successful.

Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.

Index Investment Approach Risk: Since the Fund is passively managed, assets are not allocated from one stock or group of stocks to another based on their prospects, or from stocks into bonds or cash equivalents in an attempt to cushion the impact of a market decline. As a result, the Fund’s performance may be less favorable than that of a portfolio using an active investment strategy. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s investment results will have a high degree of correlation to those of the Index. The Fund’s expenses, changes in securities markets, changes in the composition of the Index, errors in index provider data, and the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares, among other things, may affect the correlation between Fund and Index performance. The Fund may not perform as well as other investments if, among other things, the Index declines or performs poorly relative to other related indexes or individual securities or the securities issued by companies that comprise the Index fall out of favor with investors.

Industrials Sector Risk: Industrials Sector Risk. Companies in the industrials sector may be adversely affected by changes in the supply of and demand for products and services, product obsolescence, claims for environmental damage or product liability and changesin general economic conditions, among other factors.

Information Technology Sector: Information technology companies face intense competition, both domestically and internationally, which may have an adverse effect on their profit margins. Like other technology companies, information technology companies may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources, or personnel.

Initial Public Offerings Risk: The volume of IPOs and the levels at which the newly issued stocks trade in the secondary market are affected by the performance of the stock market overall. If IPOs are brought to the market, availability may be limited and if the Fund desires to acquire shares in such an offering, it may not be able to buy any shares at the offering price, or if it is able to buy shares, it may not be able to buy as many shares at the offering price as it would like. The prices of securities involved in IPOs are often subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than more established stocks. Such unpredictability can have a dramatic impact on the Fund’s performance (higher or lower) and any

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

assumptions by investors based on the affected performance may be unwarranted. In addition, as Fund assets grow, the impact of IPO investments on performance will decline, which could reduce total returns.

Interest Rate Risk: The value of your investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration debt securities. Similarly, a rise in interest rates may also have a greater negative impact on the value of equity securities whose issuers expect earnings further out in the future. For example, a fixed income security with a duration of three years is expected to decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%. This is referred to as “duration risk.” When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” In addition, if the Fund purchases a fixed income security at a premium (at a price that exceeds its stated par or principal value), the Fund may lose the amount of the premium paid in the event of prepayment. When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.” The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.

Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.

Liquidity Risk: The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

 

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Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadvisers will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadvisers’ judgements about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund by the subadviser may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.

Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).

The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.

Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.

Medium Capitalization (Mid-Cap) Company Risk: The Fund’s investments in mid-cap companies carry more risk than investments in larger capitalized companies. Investments in mid-cap companies carry additional risks because earnings of these companies tend to be less predictable; they often have limited product lines, markets, distribution channels or financial resources; and the management of such companies may be dependent on one or a few key people. The market movements of these companies’ securities may be more abrupt or erratic than the market movements of securities of larger, more established companies or the stock market in general. Historically, mid-cap companies have sometimes gone through extended periods when they did not perform as well as larger companies. Mid-cap companies generally are comparatively less liquid than larger companies, which may make such investments more difficult to sell at the time and price that the Fund would

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

like. Also, the stocks of mid-cap companies may fall out of favor relative to those of small- or large-capitalization companies, causing the Fund to underperform other equity funds that focus on small- or large-capitalization companies.

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities tend to increase in value less than other debt securities when interest rates decline, but are subject to similar risk of decline in market value during periods of rising interest rates. The values of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities become more volatile as interest rates rise. In a period of declining interest rates, the Fund may be required to reinvest more frequent prepayments on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities in lower-yielding investments.

Small Company Risk: Small company stocks present above-average risks in comparison to larger companies. Small companies usually offer a smaller range of products and services than larger companies. Smaller companies may also have limited financial resources and may lack management expertise. As a result, stocks issued by smaller companies may be comparatively less liquid and fluctuate in value more than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

Tax Risk: To receive pass-through tax treatment as a Registered Investment Company under the Code, the Fund must, among other things, derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from sources treated under the Code as “qualifying income.” Based on final regulations on which taxpayers may rely for taxable years beginning after September 28, 2016, the Fund anticipates treating the income generated from investments in the Cayman Subsidiary as “qualifying income.” However, the tax treatment of income from commodity-related investments and the Fund’s income from the Cayman Subsidiary may be adversely affected by future legislation, U.S. Treasury Regulations, and/or guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service that could affect the character, timing, and/or amount of the Fund’s taxable income or capital gains and distributions it makes.

TIPS Risk: Inflation-indexed bonds, such as TIPS, generally decline in value when real interest rates rise. Real interest rates represent the nominal (stated) interest rates reduced by the expected impact of inflation. In certain interest rate environments, such as when real interest rates are rising faster than nominal interest rates, TIPS may experience greater losses than other fixed income securities with similar durations. In addition, any increase in principal value of an inflation-indexed bond caused by an increase in the price index is taxable in the year the increase occurs, even though the Fund generally will not receive cash representing the increase at that time. As a result, the Fund could be required at times to liquidate other investments, including when it is not advantageous to do so, in order to satisfy its distribution requirements as a regulated investment company under the Internal

 

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Revenue Code (the Code). Also, to the extent that the Fund invests in inflation-indexed bonds, income distributions are more likely to fluctuate.

The Fund’s income may decline due to a decline in inflation, also known as deflation. If there is deflation, the principal value of an inflation-linked security will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payments (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. The principal value can decrease, but not below 100. If inflation is lower than expected during the period the Fund holds an inflation-linked security, the Fund may earn less on the security than on a conventional bond.

Tracking Error Risk: Tracking error is the divergence of the Fund’s performance from that of the Index. Tracking error may occur because of differences between the securities and other instruments held in the Fund’s portfolio and those included in the Index, pricing differences, transaction costs, the Fund’s holding of uninvested cash, differences in timing of the accrual of distributions, tax gains or losses, changes to the Index or the need to meet various new or existing regulatory requirements. This risk may be heightened during times of increased market volatility or other unusual market conditions. Tracking error also may result because the Fund incurs fees and expenses, while the Index does not.

Trading on Foreign Exchanges Risk: The Fund is expected to trade in commodity forward contracts listed on UK futures exchanges and may, but is not expected to, trade in instruments listed on other exchanges located outside the United States. Some foreign exchanges may be principal markets so that no common clearing facility exists and a trader may look only to the broker for performance of the contract. Trading on U.S. futures exchanges is subject to regulation by the SEC and the CFTC and oversight, as applicable, including, for example, minimum capital requirements for commodity brokers, regulation of trading practices on the exchanges, prohibitions against trading ahead of customer orders, prohibitions against filling orders off exchanges, prescribed risk disclosure statements, testing and licensing of industry sales personnel and other industry professionals, and recordkeeping requirements. Trading on foreign exchanges is not regulated by the SEC, CFTC or any other U.S. governmental agency or instrumentality and may be subject to regulations that are different from those to which U.S. exchange trading is subject, provide less protection to investors than trading on U.S. exchanges, and such regulations may be less vigorously enforced than regulations in the U.S. positions on foreign exchanges also are subject to the risk of exchange controls, expropriation, excessive taxation or government disruptions.

U.S. Government and Agency Securities Risk: U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Government. Securities issued or guaranteed by federal agencies or authorities and U.S. Government-sponsored instrumentalities or enterprises may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. For example, securities issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Banks are neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government. These securities may be supported by the ability to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or only by the credit of the issuing agency, authority,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

instrumentality or enterprise and, as a result, are subject to greater credit risk than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Further, the U.S. Government and its agencies, authorities, instrumentalities and enterprises do not guarantee the market value of their securities; consequently, the value of such securities will fluctuate. This may be the case especially when there is any controversy or ongoing uncertainty regarding the status of negotiations in the U.S. Congress to increase the statutory debt ceiling. Such controversy or uncertainty could, among other things, result in the credit quality rating of the U.S. Government being downgraded and reduced prices of U.S. Treasury securities. If the U.S. Congress is unable to negotiate an adjustment to the statutory debt ceiling, there is also the risk that the U.S. Government may default on payments on certain U.S. Government securities, including those held by the Fund, which could have a negative impact on the Fund. An increase in demand for U.S. Government securities resulting from an increase in demand for government money market funds may lead to lower yields on such securities.

U.S. Treasury Strips Risk: Stripped securities do not make periodic interest payments. The value of stripped securities generally fluctuates more in response to interest rate movements than the value of traditional bonds with similar maturity and credit quality. U.S. Treasury strips generally lose value when interest rates rise.

Zero Coupon Bond Risk: Zero coupon bonds may experience greater volatility in market value due to changes in interest rates. The Fund accrues income on the discount amortization of these investments, which it is required to distribute each year. The Fund may be required to sell investments to obtain cash needed for income distributions.

 

10.

Subsequent Event

Each Fund’s management evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the financial statements. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in, or would be required to be recognized in, the financial statements as of January 31, 2025.

 

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Other Information

Form N-CSR Item 8 - Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies - None.

Form N-CSR Item 9 - Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies - None.

Form N-CSR Item 10 - Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies - Included within the Statement of Operations of the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form.

Form N-CSR Item 11 - Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract. - None.


Item 12  – Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 13  –   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 14  –   Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.
Item 15  –   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 16  –   Controls and Procedures

 

  

(a)  It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

  

(b)  There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 17  –    Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.
Item 18  –    Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation – Not applicable.
Item 19  –    Exhibits

 

  (a)(1)

Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

  (a)(2)

Policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 – Not applicable.

  (a)(3)

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.

  (a)(4)

Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940- Not applicable.

  (a)(5)

Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant – Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant    Prudential Investment Portfolios 2

 

By:     /s/ Andrew R. French
    Andrew R. French
    Secretary
Date:     March 18, 2025

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:     /s/ Stuart S. Parker
    Stuart S. Parker
    President and Principal Executive Officer
Date:     March 18, 2025
By:     /s/ Christian J. Kelly
    Christian J. Kelly
    Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date:     March 18, 2025