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:   811-23324
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:   PGIM ETF Trust
Address of principal executive offices:  

655 Broad Street, 6th Floor

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Name and address of agent for service:  

Andrew R. French

655 Broad Street, 6th Floor

Newark, New Jersey 07102

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   800-225-1852
Date of fiscal year end:   8/31/2024
Date of reporting period:   2/29/2024


Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders –


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PGIM FIXED INCOME ETFS

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     3    

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

     4    

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     7    

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

     9    

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

     11    

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     13    

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

     15    

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

     17    

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

     19    

Fees and Expenses

     21    

Holdings and Financial Statements

     25    

Approval of Advisory Agreements

        

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

The information about the Funds’ portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

The accompanying financial statements as of February 29, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

Exchange-traded funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS), member SIPC. PGIM Fixed Income is a unit of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), a registered investment adviser. PIMS and PGIM are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Letter from the President

 

LOGO   Dear Shareholder:
 

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Fixed Income ETFs informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended February 29, 2024.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs

April 15, 2024

 

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/29/24
     Six Months* (%)    One Year (%)    Five Years (%)    Since Inception (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   3.32    6.16    2.65     2.65 (4/5/2018)

Market Price**

   3.29    6.14    2.66     2.65 (4/5/2018)

ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index

        
     2.69    5.22    1.97     1.99

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

 

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Benchmark Definition

ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index—The ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index which is comprised of a single issue purchased at the beginning of the month and held for a full month. At the end of the month that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue. The issue selected at each month-end rebalancing is the outstanding Treasury Bill that matures closest to, but not beyond, three months from the rebalancing date. To qualify for selection, an issue must have settled on or before the month-end rebalancing date.

ICE BOFA IS LICENSING THE BOFA INDEX “AS IS,” MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SAME, DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE SUITABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE ICE BOFA INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED IN, RELATED TO, OR DERIVED THEREFROM, ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS USE, AND DOES NOT SPONSOR, ENDORSE, OR RECOMMEND THE FUND, OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

 

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

  Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

AAA

     32.0  

AA

     25.4  

A

     24.2  

BBB

     16.3  

Cash/Cash Equivalents

     1.3  

Other

     0.8  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24  
     Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
     1.44        5.15        5.15  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/29/24
     Six Months* (%)    One Year (%)    Five Years (%)    Since Inception (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   5.64    10.86    4.33     4.40 (9/24/2018)

Market Price**

   5.68    11.11    4.30     4.44 (9/24/2018)

Bloomberg US High Yield Very Liquid Index

        
     6.15    11.07    3.65     3.73

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg US High Yield Very Liquid Index (VLI)—The Bloomberg US High Yield Very Liquid Index is a component of the US Corporate High Yield Index that is designed to track a more liquid component of the USD-denominated, high yield, fixed rate corporate bond market. The Index uses the same eligibility criteria as the US Corporate High Yield Index, but includes only the three largest bonds from each issuer that have a minimum amount outstanding of USD500mn and less than five years from issue date. The Index also limits the exposure of each issuer to 2% of the total market value and redistributes any excess market value index-wide on a pro rata basis.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

AAA

     7.6  

A

     0.4  

BBB

     3.9  

BB

     50.1  

B

     23.2  

CCC

     11.6  

Not Rated

     2.2  

Cash/Cash Equivalents

     1.0  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24
    

Total Dividends
Paid for

Six Months ($)

   SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
   SEC 30-Day 
Unsubsidized 
Yield** (%) 
     1.40    7.42    7.42

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
     Six Months* (%)    One Year (%)    Since Inception (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   2.97    4.00       -3.05 (4/12/2021)

Market Price**

   2.88    4.04       -3.02 (4/12/2021)

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index

     
     2.35    3.33       -2.83

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index—The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is unmanaged and represents securities that are taxable and US dollar denominated. It covers the US investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

 

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

AAA

     68.0  

AA

     5.3  

A

     10.4  

BBB

     14.9  

Not Rated

     0.1  

Cash/Cash Equivalents

     1.3  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24  
     Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
     0.79        4.54        4.54  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
     Six Months* (%)    One Year (%)    Since Inception (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   3.58    5.25       -4.32 (12/2/2021)

 Market Price**

   3.59    5.32       -4.30 (12/2/2021)

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index

        
     2.35    3.33       -4.56

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index—The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is unmanaged and represents securities that are taxable and US dollar denominated. It covers the US investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

 

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

 AAA

     52.8  

AA

     6.8  

 A

     11.0  

BBB

     16.9  

 BB

     6.2  

B

     2.6  

 CCC

     1.0  

Not Rated

     3.2  

 Cash/Cash Equivalents

     -0.5  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24  
    Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
    1.04        5.06        5.06  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24    Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
     Six Months* (%)    One Year (%)    Since Inception (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   6.20    11.93       9.24 (5/17/2022)

 Market Price**

   6.07    11.92       9.35 (5/17/2022)

Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index

        
     5.50    11.37       9.16

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index—The Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is an unmanaged index that represents the investable universe of the US dollar-denominated leveraged loan market.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

 AAA

     1.5  

AA

     7.6  

 A

     2.3  

BBB

     14.0  

 BB

     32.4  

B

     39.8  

 CCC

     1.6  

Not Rated

     1.2  

 Cash/Cash Equivalents

     -0.4  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24  
    Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
    2.85        8.82        8.82  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24
Six Months* (%)
   Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
Since Inception* (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   4.43       5.34 (7/19/2023)

 Market Price**

   4.42       5.38 (7/19/2023)

JP Morgan CLOIE AAA Index

     
     4.10       4.70

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

JP Morgan CLOIE AAA Index—The JP Morgan CLOIE AAA Index is a sub-component of the JP Morgan CLO Index (CLOIE) and covers securities in the US dollar-denominated CLO market. Index constituents consist of AAA rated floating-rate CLO securities from deals originated in post-crisis vintages, 2010 and later. The index utilizes a market-weighted methodology and is rebalanced monthly.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

 AAA

     99.8  

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24                    
    Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
    1.67        6.61        6.61  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24
Six Months* (%)
   Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
Since Inception* (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

   3.82       4.64 (7/19/2023)

 Market Price**

   3.84       4.75 (7/19/2023)

Bloomberg US Government/Credit 1-3 Year Index

     
     2.67       3.03

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg US Government/Credit 1–3 Year Index—The Bloomberg US Government/Credit 1–3 Year Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the performance of short-term US corporate bonds and US government bonds with maturities from one to three years.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Indexes would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

 

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

 AAA

     64.5  

AA

     5.8  

 A

     9.8  

BBB

     11.9  

 BB

     4.2  

B

     2.4  

 CCC

     0.4  

Not Rated

     1.3  

 Cash/Cash Equivalents

     -0.3  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24  
    Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
    1.70        5.02        5.02  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (unaudited)

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24
Since Inception* (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

    1.53 (12/14/2023)

 Market Price**

    1.67 (12/14/2023)

Bloomberg 1-3 Year High Yield Corporate 1% Issuer Capped Index

  
        3.15

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Bloomberg 1-3 Year High Yield Corporate 1% Issuer Capped Index—The Bloomberg 1-3 Year High Yield Corporate 1% Issuer Capped Index is an unmanaged index that covers the universe of fixed rate, non-investment grade debt. Issuers are capped at 1% of the Index.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

 

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Your Fund’s Performance (continued)

 

 Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 2/29/24 (%)  

 BBB

     4.3  

BB

     51.5  

 B

     30.0  

CCC

     8.6  

 Cash/Cash Equivalents

     5.6  
   

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. These rating agencies are independent and are widely used. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.

 

 Distributions and Yields as of 2/29/24  
    Total Dividends Paid
for Six Months ($)
     SEC 30-Day
Subsidized
Yield* (%)
     SEC 30-Day
Unsubsidized
Yield** (%)
 
    0.33        6.81        6.81  

*SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s net expenses (net of any expense waivers or reimbursements). The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

**SEC 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield (%)—A standardized yield calculation created by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it reflects the income earned during a 30-day period, after the deduction of the Fund’s gross expenses. The investor experience is represented by the SEC 30-Day Subsidized Yield.

 

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Fees and Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment management fees. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended February 29, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only.

Actual Expenses

The first line in the tables on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in the tables on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not a Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs or brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the ending account values and expenses paid for the period are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       
PGIM Ultra Short Bond
ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
 September 1, 2023 

 

Ending

Account Value
 February 29, 2024 

   Annualized Expense 
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

 Six-Month Period* 

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,033.20   0.15%   $0.76
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,024.12   0.15%   $0.75

 

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Fees and Expenses (continued)

 

       
PGIM Active High Yield
Bond ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
 September 1, 2023 

 

Ending

Account Value
 February 29, 2024 

   Annualized Expense 
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

 Six-Month Period* 

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,056.40   0.53%   $2.71
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,022.23   0.53%   $2.66
       
       
PGIM Active
Aggregate Bond ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value
February 29, 2024

  Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,029.70   0.19%   $0.96
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,023.92   0.19%   $0.96
       
       
PGIM Total Return
Bond ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value
February 29, 2024

  Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,035.80   0.49%   $2.48
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,022.43   0.49%   $2.46
       
       
PGIM Floating Rate
Income ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value
February 29, 2024

  Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,062.00   0.72%   $3.69
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,021.28   0.72%   $3.62
       
       
PGIM AAA CLO ETF  

Beginning

Account Value
September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value
February 29, 2024

  Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,044.30   0.19%   $0.97
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,023.92   0.19%   $0.96
       
       
PGIM Short Duration
Multi-Sector Bond ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value
February 29, 2024

  Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

   Actual

  $1,000.00   $1,038.20   0.40%   $2.03
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,022.87   0.40%   $2.01
       
       
PGIM Short Duration
High Yield ETF
 

Beginning

Account Value
September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value
February 29, 2024

  Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

   Actual**

  $1,000.00   $1,015.30   0.46%   $0.98
       

   Hypothetical

  $1,000.00   $1,022.58   0.46%   $2.31

 

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*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) are equal to the annualized expense ratio (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended February 29, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending August 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which each Fund may invest.

**“Actual” expenses are calculated using 77-day period ended February 29, 2024 due to the Fund’s inception date of December 14, 2023.

 

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Glossary

 

The following abbreviations are used in the Funds’ descriptions:

BRL—Brazilian Real

CLP—Chilean Peso

CNH—Chinese Renminbi

COP—Colombian Peso

CZK—Czech Koruna

EUR—Euro

GBP—British Pound

HUF—Hungarian Forint

IDR—Indonesian Rupiah

ILS—Israeli Shekel

INR—Indian Rupee

JPY—Japanese Yen

KRW—South Korean Won

MXN—Mexican Peso

PEN—Peruvian Nuevo Sol

PHP—Philippine Peso

PLN—Polish Zloty

SGD—Singapore Dollar

THB—Thai Baht

TRY—Turkish Lira

TWD—New Taiwanese Dollar

USD—US Dollar

ZAR—South African Rand

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.

A—Annual payment frequency for swaps

BABs—Build America Bonds

BNP—BNP Paribas S.A.

BNYM—Bank of New York Mellon

BOA—Bank of America, N.A.

CDX—Credit Derivative Index

CGM—Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

CITI—Citibank, N.A.

CLO—Collateralized Loan Obligation

CME—Chicago Mercantile Exchange

DAC—Designated Activity Company

DB—Deutsche Bank AG

 

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Glossary (continued)

 

EMTN—Euro Medium Term Note

EURIBOR—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

FHLMC—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

GMTN—Global Medium Term Note

GSI—Goldman Sachs International

HSBC—HSBC Bank PLC

iBoxx—Bond Market Indices

IO—Interest Only (Principal amount represents notional)

JPM—JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

JPS—J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

LP—Limited Partnership

MSI—Morgan Stanley & Co International PLC

MTN—Medium Term Note

OTC—Over-the-counter

PIK—Payment-in-Kind

Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps

REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust

REMIC—Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

S—Semiannual payment frequency for swaps

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SONIA—Sterling Overnight Index Average

SSB—State Street Bank & Trust Company

STRIPs—Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

T—Swap payment upon termination

TBA—To Be Announced

TD—The Toronto-Dominion Bank

USOIS—United States Overnight Index Swap

 

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 79.2%

          

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 18.5%

          

Automobiles 2.6%

                                  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust,

          

Series 2023-01, Class A2A

     5.840%       10/19/26         19,558      $ 19,579,389  

ARI Fleet Lease Trust,

          

Series 2022-A, Class A2, 144A

     3.120       01/15/31        908        901,371  

Series 2024-A, Class A2, 144A

     5.300       11/15/32        7,000        6,992,665  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC,

          

Series 2022-03A, Class A, 144A

     4.620       02/20/27        35,000        34,459,652  

Series 2023-07A, Class A, 144A

     5.900       08/21/28        6,650        6,739,424  

Donlen Fleet Lease Funding LLC,

          

Series 2021-02, Class A2, 144A

     0.560       12/11/34        497        493,901  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC,

          

Series 2021-02, Class A2, 144A

     0.480       05/20/27        1,504        1,477,459  

Series 2022-01, Class A2, 144A

     3.030       01/20/28        5,545        5,465,591  

Series 2022-03, Class A2, 144A

     4.380       07/20/29        561        555,200  

Series 2023-01, Class A2, 144A

     5.510       01/22/29        5,483        5,483,767  

Series 2023-02, Class A2, 144A

     5.560       04/22/30        7,900        7,904,924  

Series 2023-03, Class A2, 144A

     6.400       03/20/30        13,400        13,606,213  

Series 2024-01, Class A2, 144A

     5.230       03/20/30        6,100        6,087,143  

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust,

          

Series 2023-01, Class A1, 144A

     4.920       05/15/28        17,100        17,029,268  

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC,

          

Series 2023-03A, Class A, 144A

     5.940       02/25/28        15,100        15,254,480  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust,

          

Series 2023-01A, Class A, 144A

     5.410       11/14/29        17,100        17,098,805  
          

 

 

 
               159,129,252  

Collateralized Loan Obligations 15.1%

                                  

Allegro CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2016-01A, Class AR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.212% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.950%)

     6.526(c)       01/15/30        2,659        2,661,362  

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2015-07A, Class AR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.352% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.090%)

     6.671(c)       01/28/31        4,183        4,185,050  

Ares CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2016-40A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.132% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.870%)

     6.446(c)       01/15/29        7,801        7,803,777  

Series 2018-50A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.312% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.050%)

     6.626(c)       01/15/32        14,330        14,348,629  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   7.064%(c)    07/15/30       16,200      $   16,259,232  

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.222% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.262%)

   6.537(c)    04/23/31      14,549        14,563,382  

Series 2019-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.678(c)    10/17/32      11,500        11,526,298  

Series 2020-05A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.482% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.482%)

   6.799(c)    01/20/32      5,397        5,404,054  

Ballyrock CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.272% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.010%)

   6.589(c)    10/20/31      23,388        23,387,106  

Barings CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.272% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.010%)

   6.586(c)    10/15/33      11,879        11,895,935  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-09A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.676(c)    07/15/31      20,445        20,434,534  

Series 2018-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

   6.651(c)    05/17/31      4,559        4,568,894  

Series 2020-15A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   6.619(c)    01/17/33      50,000        50,094,600  

Benefit Street Partners CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-12A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.212% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.950%)

   6.526(c)    10/15/30      12,225        12,237,676  

Series 2018-16A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.030%)

   6.608(c)    01/17/32      5,000        5,009,362  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-22A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

   6.656(c)    07/15/31      13,629        13,649,713  

Canyon Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.646(c)    07/15/31      19,516        19,517,099  

Series 2017-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.000%)

   6.576(c)    07/15/30      13,280        13,269,314  

Series 2019-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.676(c)    04/15/32      8,000        8,000,926  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  

Maturity

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Carlyle CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series C17A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.609%(c)    04/30/31       16,807      $   16,829,107  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-01A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   6.548(c)    04/17/31      4,203        4,209,376  

Series 2015-05A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

   6.659(c)    01/20/32      23,231        23,259,277  

Carlyle US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.000%)

   6.579(c)    04/20/31      13,781        13,824,589  

Series 2018-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.599(c)    04/20/31      15,186        15,198,137  

CarVal CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class ANR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.372% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.372%)

   6.689(c)    04/20/32      16,868        16,881,494  

CBAM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-07A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.679(c)    07/20/31      9,724        9,744,167  

CIFC Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-03RA, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.242% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.980%)

   6.560(c)    04/24/31      18,239        18,297,638  

Series 2017-04A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.212% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.950%)

   6.530(c)    10/24/30      22,852        22,900,955  

Crestline Denali CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.322% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.060%)

   6.636(c)    10/15/31      14,501        14,520,918  

Elevation CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.492% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.808(c)    10/15/29      5,374        5,380,665  

Generate CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    01/22/31      8,911        8,917,222  

Greywolf CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.440% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.440%)

   6.758(c)    10/20/31      10,000        10,004,456  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 11A-17, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.020%)

   6.572(c)    05/06/30      4,860        4,866,747  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 29


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                                   

ICG US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-03A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.616%(c)        04/25/31         8,589      $ 8,599,128  

KKR CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 11, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.442% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.442%)

     6.756(c)        01/15/31        812        813,475  

Series 18, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.202% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.940%)

     6.500(c)        07/18/30        10,902        10,910,298  

KKR CLO Ltd.,

           

Series 30A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.020%)

     6.598(c)        10/17/31        14,000          14,024,514  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-18A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.202% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.940%)

     6.519(c)        10/21/30        22,820        22,842,516  

Series 2019-34A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.120%)

     6.706(c)        04/25/32        13,570        13,577,411  

Series 2021-38A, Class X, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.212% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.212%)

     6.528(c)        07/17/34        2,423        2,411,182  

MidOcean Credit CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-07A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.302% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.616(c)        07/15/29        3,756        3,756,109  

Series 2018-09A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.729(c)        07/20/31        8,033        8,049,234  

Mountain View CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-01A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.000%)

     6.588(c)        10/12/30        11,708        11,724,183  

Nassau Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.130% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.130%)

     7.444(c)        01/15/31        29,596        29,630,766  

Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-40A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.322% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.060%)

     6.636(c)        04/16/33        17,500        17,562,533  

Oaktree CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.372% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.110%)

     6.689(c)        04/22/30        5,400        5,407,960  

Ocean Trails CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-07A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.272% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.010%)

     6.588(c)        04/17/30        3,588        3,589,225  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                                   

Octagon Investment Partners Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-01A, Class ARR, 144A

     — %(p)        07/20/30         30,000      $   30,000,000  

OZLM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-06A, Class A1S, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.658(c)        04/17/31        6,757        6,760,928  

Series 2014-09A, Class A1A3, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

     6.679(c)        10/20/31        16,818        16,817,908  

Palmer Square CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-01A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.392% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.130%)

     6.708(c)        01/17/31        648        648,412  

Series 2015-02A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

     6.679(c)        07/20/30        820        820,316  

Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-03A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.062% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.062%)

     6.379(c)        07/20/29        10,401        10,402,486  

Series 2021-04A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.062% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.062%)

     6.376(c)        10/15/29        11,862        11,864,199  

Series 2022-03A, Class A1A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.820% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.820%)

     7.134(c)        04/15/31        19,496        19,516,424  

Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.000%)

     6.579(c)        10/20/31        21,897        21,890,501  

PPM CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.726(c)        07/15/31        9,098        9,100,585  

Race Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-08A, Class AR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.302% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.040%)

     6.621(c)        02/20/30        13,083        13,084,724  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-03A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.769(c)        10/20/30        10,380        10,383,457  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd.,

           

Series 2017-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.020%)

     6.596(c)        10/15/29        9,550        9,556,497  

Romark WM-R Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.609(c)        04/20/31        11,696        11,719,239  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 31


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                                   

Shackleton CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-05RA, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.262%)

     6.678%(c)        05/07/31         17,564      $   17,600,377  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-03RA, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

     6.647(c)        10/23/31        10,000        9,999,935  

Series 2017-03A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.242% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.980%)

     6.559(c)        10/20/30        6,321        6,323,652  

Series 2019-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

     6.659(c)        01/20/32        13,000        13,008,185  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-04A, Class A1L2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

     6.660(c)        10/18/31        10,988        11,007,839  

Venture CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-24A, Class ARR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.162% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.900%)

     6.479(c)        10/20/28        3,201        3,196,380  

Voya CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

     6.556(c)        04/25/31        3,210        3,217,717  

Series 2013-03A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.411% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.709(c)        10/18/31        20,289        20,373,242  

Series 2014-01A, Class AAR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.252% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.550(c)        04/18/31        1,401        1,402,929  

Series 2014-02A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.020%)

     6.598(c)        04/17/30        896        897,011  

Series 2016-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

     6.649(c)        01/20/31        18,765        18,789,708  

Wellfleet CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.140%)

     6.719(c)        10/20/28        419        419,169  

Series 2017-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.322% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.639(c)        10/20/29        391        391,119  

Series 2018-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

     6.779(c)        10/20/31        12,003        12,005,297  

Series 2019-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.120%)

     6.699(c)        07/20/32        20,000        19,995,180  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

          

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                                  

Zais CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2017-02A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.552% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.866%(c)       04/15/30         114      $ 114,559  
          

 

 

 
             907,858,200  

Consumer Loans 0.6%

                                  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust,

          

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A

     5.840       09/15/36        34,900        35,428,965  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust,

          

Series 2023-01S, Class A, 144A

     5.810       05/15/31        882        881,678  
          

 

 

 
             36,310,643  

Equipment 0.2%

                                  

Kubota Credit Owner Trust,

          

Series 2023-01A, Class A2, 144A

     5.400       02/17/26        10,103        10,090,099  

MMAF Equipment Finance LLC,

          

Series 2022-A, Class A2, 144A

     2.770       02/13/25        158        157,493  
          

 

 

 
             10,247,592  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $1,107,465,883)

              1,113,545,687  
          

 

 

 

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 3.0%

          

Banco Santander SA, SOFR + 0.510%

     5.820(c)       01/31/25        15,000        15,018,825  

BNP Paribas SA, SOFR + 0.650%

     5.960(c)       07/08/24        39,000        39,073,138  

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, SOFR + 0.590%

     5.900(c)       08/28/25        44,000        43,954,686  

Natixis SA, SOFR + 0.420%

     5.730(c)       01/06/25        20,000        20,028,826  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, SOFR + 0.290% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     5.600(c)       02/24/25        10,000        9,997,910  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The),

          

SOFR + 0.650%

     5.960(c)       09/13/24        10,000        10,015,270  

SOFR + 0.670%

     5.980(c)       03/25/24        15,000        15,005,777  

Wells Fargo Bank NA, SOFR + 0.600% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     5.910(c)       11/01/24        24,000        24,055,228  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
(cost $177,000,000)

             177,149,660  
          

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 33


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 12.2%

          

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2016-UB10, Class A4

     3.170%       07/15/49         21,000      $   19,818,093  

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2020-C07, Class A1

     1.079       04/15/53        403        394,461  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2018-B02, Class A2

     3.662       02/15/51        186        180,032  

Series 2018-B03, Class A2

     3.848       04/10/51        162        158,265  

Series 2018-B05, Class A2

     4.077       07/15/51        589        572,367  

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2016-C04, Class A4

     3.283       05/10/58        5,600        5,333,124  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2014-GC23, Class A3

     3.356       07/10/47        10,140        10,065,043  

Series 2014-GC23, Class AAB

     3.337       07/10/47        54        54,002  

Series 2014-GC25, Class A3

     3.372       10/10/47        6,519        6,447,639  

Series 2014-GC25, Class A4

     3.635       10/10/47        15,760        15,518,818  

Series 2015-GC29, Class A4

     3.192       04/10/48        9,325        9,029,050  

Series 2015-GC31, Class A4

     3.762       06/10/48        9,690        9,377,791  

Series 2015-GC33, Class A4

     3.778       09/10/58        2,250        2,166,728  

Series 2015-P01, Class A4

     3.462       09/15/48        13,173        12,865,537  

Series 2016-P04, Class A2

     2.450       07/10/49        3,635        3,548,745  

Series 2016-P06, Class A4

     3.458       12/10/49        7,094        6,775,301  

Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2012-CR04, Class A3

     2.853       10/15/45        90        82,126  

Series 2014-CR16, Class A4

     4.051       04/10/47        10,790        10,769,418  

Series 2014-CR20, Class A3

     3.326       11/10/47        4,491        4,444,716  

Series 2014-CR21, Class A3

     3.528       12/10/47        10,173        9,943,144  

Series 2014-UBS03, Class A3

     3.546       06/10/47        407        405,462  

Series 2014-UBS03, Class A4

     3.819       06/10/47        5,012        4,984,443  

Series 2014-UBS04, Class A4

     3.420       08/10/47        31,434        31,179,531  

Series 2014-UBS05, Class A3

     3.565       09/10/47        18,550        18,418,207  

Series 2014-UBS06, Class A4

     3.378       12/10/47        18,679        18,399,270  

Series 2014-UBS06, Class A5

     3.644       12/10/47        33,978        33,286,635  

Series 2015-CR22, Class A3

     3.207       03/10/48        820        798,146  

Series 2015-CR22, Class A4

     3.048       03/10/48        21,900        21,440,812  

Series 2015-CR23, Class ASB

     3.257       05/10/48        458        452,572  

Series 2015-CR24, Class A4

     3.432       08/10/48        8,262        8,049,354  

Series 2015-CR24, Class ASB

     3.445       08/10/48        854        845,482  

Series 2015-CR26, Class A4

     3.630       10/10/48        12,465        12,003,416  

Series 2015-LC19, Class A3

     2.922       02/10/48        17,197        16,902,382  

Series 2015-LC21, Class A4

     3.708       07/10/48        11,000        10,687,691  

Series 2015-PC01, Class A5

     3.902       07/10/50        17,737        17,338,983  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

34


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 

     

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2015-C02, Class A4

     3.504%       06/15/57         8,500      $ 8,247,168  

Series 2016-C05, Class ASB

     3.533       11/15/48        1,388        1,364,073  

Series 2016-C06, Class A5

     3.090       01/15/49        14,500          13,695,729  

Series 2016-C07, Class A4

     3.210       11/15/49        6,372        6,093,586  

Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2017-C06, Class A3

     3.269       06/10/50        3,828        3,778,595  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2014-GC22, Class A4

     3.587       06/10/47        7,373        7,351,998  

Series 2014-GC24, Class A4

     3.666       09/10/47        14,871        14,720,212  

Series 2014-GC26, Class A4

     3.364       11/10/47        7,852        7,755,336  

Series 2015-GC28, Class A4

     3.136       02/10/48        17,843        17,669,295  

Series 2015-GC30, Class A4

     3.382       05/10/50        22,540        21,822,481  

Series 2016-GS02, Class A4

     3.050       05/10/49        14,962        14,153,024  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2014-C21, Class A4

     3.493       08/15/47        7,057        7,039,589  

Series 2014-C23, Class A5

     3.934       09/15/47        19,085        18,869,410  

Series 2014-C24, Class A4A2, 144A

     3.373       11/15/47        28,310        27,924,440  

Series 2014-C24, Class A5

     3.639       11/15/47        10,830        10,610,806  

Series 2014-C25, Class A4A1

     3.408       11/15/47        6,213        6,117,909  

Series 2014-C25, Class ASB

     3.407       11/15/47        768        761,591  

Series 2014-C26, Class A3

     3.231       01/15/48        17,500        17,196,065  

Series 2014-C26, Class A4

     3.494       01/15/48        13,000        12,723,387  

Series 2015-C27, Class A3A1

     2.920       02/15/48        4,986        4,864,962  

Series 2015-C29, Class A4

     3.611       05/15/48        30,892        30,016,647  

Series 2015-C32, Class A4

     3.329       11/15/48        19,126        18,463,033  

JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2020-COR07, Class A1

     1.066       05/13/53        1,952        1,888,901  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2016-JP02, Class ASB

     2.713       08/15/49        3,588        3,485,852  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust,

          

Series 2014-C17, Class A5

     3.741       08/15/47        9,349        9,276,602  

Series 2014-C19, Class A4

     3.526       12/15/47        5,325        5,232,433  

Series 2014-C19, Class ASB

     3.326       12/15/47        887        882,424  

Series 2015-C21, Class A3

     3.077       03/15/48        12,354        12,079,030  

Series 2015-C21, Class A4

     3.338       03/15/48        5,679        5,505,356  

Series 2015-C23, Class A3

     3.451       07/15/50        8,777        8,552,357  

Series 2015-C23, Class ASB

     3.398       07/15/50        512        505,274  

Series 2015-C26, Class A5

     3.531       10/15/48        10,600        10,203,814  

Series 2015-C27, Class A3

     3.473       12/15/47        4,062        3,968,069  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust,

          

Series 2015-MS01, Class A4

     3.779(cc)       05/15/48        4,220        4,080,224  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 35


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 

     

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, (cont’d.)

          

Series 2020-HR08, Class A1

     0.932%       07/15/53         1,124      $ 1,083,654  

One New York Plaza Trust,

          

Series 2020-01NYP, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 1.064% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.950%)

     6.382(c)       01/15/36        17,410        16,931,669  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2015-LC22, Class A3

     3.572       09/15/58        4,017        3,909,358  

Series 2015-LC22, Class A4

     3.839       09/15/58        8,000        7,738,826  

Series 2015-NXS01, Class A5

     3.148       05/15/48        12,831        12,424,375  

Series 2015-NXS02, Class A2

     3.020       07/15/58        48        47,211  

Series 2015-NXS02, Class A4

     3.498       07/15/58        10,300        10,031,438  

Series 2016-C34, Class ASB

     2.911       06/15/49        2,334        2,279,962  

Series 2016-C36, Class A3

     2.807       11/15/59        12,385        11,626,055  

Series 2016-NXS05, Class A5

     3.372       01/15/59        4,920        4,704,192  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $727,254,396)

 

          730,413,198  
          

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS  45.1%

          

Aerospace & Defense 0.8%

                                  

RTX Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

     5.000       02/27/26        8,000        7,979,566  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.750       11/08/26        40,000        40,582,242  
          

 

 

 
             48,561,808  

Agriculture 0.5%

                                  

Cargill, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.500       04/22/25        6,750        6,620,881  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(a)

     4.875       10/10/25        14,000        13,945,496  

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.750       02/12/27        10,000        9,874,197  
          

 

 

 
               30,440,574  

Auto Manufacturers 6.2%

                                  

American Honda Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.750       01/12/26        9,750        9,686,164  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     0.750       08/09/24        4,500        4,405,876  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR + 0.600%

     5.943(c)       08/14/25        10,000        10,018,599  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR Index + 0.700%

     6.044(c)       11/22/24        35,000        35,073,688  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

 

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Auto Manufacturers (cont’d.)

                         

BMW US Capital LLC (Germany),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A(a)

   3.250%   04/01/25      7,000      $ 6,850,260  

Gtd. Notes, 144A, SOFR Index + 0.530%

   5.881(c)   04/01/24     4,000        4,001,132  

Gtd. Notes, 144A, SOFR Index + 0.620%

   5.964(c)   08/11/25     20,000        20,038,318  

Gtd. Notes, 144A, SOFR Index + 0.840%

   6.191(c)   04/01/25     11,390        11,433,830  

Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC (Germany),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000   01/15/27     9,070        9,029,336  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.150   01/16/26     14,000        13,933,532  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

   3.500   11/07/24     9,700        9,550,789  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400   05/08/27     9,375        9,385,533  

Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC (Germany),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   0.750   03/01/24     13,500        13,499,964  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.800   03/30/26     35,000        34,757,824  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375   11/26/25     8,500        8,521,587  

Gtd. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 0.670%

   6.015(c)   01/09/26     13,000        13,013,164  

PACCAR Financial Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   3.550   08/11/25     25,000        24,483,488  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   4.450   03/30/26     15,000        14,868,035  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.450   05/18/26     15,000        14,841,902  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   3.650   08/18/25     5,000        4,899,041  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   3.950   06/30/25     18,750        18,465,058  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR + 0.600% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   5.910(c)   06/09/25     20,000        20,036,285  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC (Germany),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.950   06/06/25     13,250        12,967,701  

Gtd. Notes, 144A(a)

   6.000   11/16/26     50,000        50,730,850  
         

 

 

 
              374,491,956  

Banks 9.8%

                         

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Australia),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 0.810%

   6.155(c)   01/18/27     33,600        33,750,958  

Banco Santander SA (Spain),

         

Sr. Preferred Notes

   2.706   06/27/24     11,600        11,486,344  

Sr. Preferred Notes

   3.892   05/24/24     4,600        4,582,373  

Sr. Preferred Notes

   5.742(ff)   06/30/24     29,000        28,956,941  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 37


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

 

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Banks (cont’d.)

                         

Bank of Montreal (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR Index + 0.710%

   6.064%(c)   03/08/24      20,000      $ 20,001,312  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR + 0.460%

   5.805(c)   01/10/25     7,750        7,756,285  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR Index + 0.900%

   6.245(c)   04/11/25     4,750        4,775,057  

Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA (France),

         

Sr. Preferred Notes, 144A, SOFR Index + 0.410%

   5.755(c)   02/04/25     20,000        19,994,328  

Sr. Preferred Notes, 144A, SOFR + 1.130%

   6.475(c)   01/23/27     10,890        10,979,642  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR Index + 0.420%

   5.765(c)   10/18/24     10,000        9,980,872  

Citibank NA,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR + 0.805%

   6.157(c)   09/29/25     52,000        52,248,591  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.316   03/13/26     25,000        25,083,750  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 0.630%

   5.975(c)   01/10/25     28,500        28,570,965  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA (Netherlands),

         

Sr. Preferred Notes, SOFR Index + 0.710%

   6.055(c)   01/09/26     28,500        28,534,907  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR Index + 0.710%

   6.056(c)   03/05/27     15,000        15,015,578  

DNB Bank ASA (Norway),

         

Sr. Non-Preferred Notes, 144A

   5.896(ff)   10/09/26     25,000        25,107,330  

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.400   08/23/25     25,000        24,627,790  

Morgan Stanley,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   2.720(ff)   07/22/25     37,000        36,552,499  

National Australia Bank Ltd. (Australia),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500   06/09/25     7,250        7,102,557  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.966   01/12/26     32,000        31,910,525  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 0.650%

   5.983(c)   12/10/25     14,286        14,314,868  

NatWest Markets PLC (United Kingdom),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 1.450%

   6.803(c)   03/22/25     9,000        9,078,895  

Nordea Bank Abp (Finland),

         

Sr. Preferred Notes, 144A

   0.625   05/24/24     9,500        9,392,346  

Sr. Preferred Notes, 144A

   4.750   09/22/25     10,500        10,405,773  

Royal Bank of Canada (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN, SOFR Index + 0.340%

   5.685(c)   10/07/24     10,000        9,991,230  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN, SOFR Index + 0.525%

   5.870(c)   01/20/26     10,000        9,989,314  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN, SOFR Index + 0.570%

   5.915(c)   04/27/26     7,027        7,002,016  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN, SOFR Index + 0.950%

   6.295(c)   01/19/27     20,000        20,095,846  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

 

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Banks (cont’d.)

                         

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd. (Japan),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN, SOFR + 0.440%

   5.794%(c)   09/16/24      7,500      $ 7,491,473  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR + 0.350%

   5.704(c)   09/10/24     8,000        8,000,750  

UBS AG (Switzerland),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(a)

   1.375   01/13/25     20,000        19,284,802  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.550   04/17/26     10,000        9,816,891  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.711(ff)   01/12/27     15,000        14,990,157  

Wells Fargo Bank NA,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR + 0.710%

   6.052(c)   01/15/26     12,800        12,828,847  
         

 

 

 
              589,701,812  

Beverages 2.0%

                         

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (United Kingdom),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.800   05/03/24     3,000        2,975,916  

Diageo Capital PLC (United Kingdom),

         

Gtd. Notes(a)

   5.200   10/24/25     17,000        17,011,699  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

   0.750   03/15/24     25,000        24,959,718  

PepsiCo, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125   11/10/26     26,000        26,169,773  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250   11/10/25     50,000        50,211,034  
         

 

 

 
            121,328,140  

Biotechnology 1.1%

                         

Amgen, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.900   02/21/25     23,000        22,219,712  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250   03/02/25     13,250        13,224,887  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500   02/01/25     30,000        29,488,597  
         

 

 

 
            64,933,196  

Chemicals 1.0%

                         

Linde, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

   4.700   12/05/25     28,500        28,369,576  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 39


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

 

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                         

Nutrien Ltd. (Canada),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.900%   11/07/24      13,270      $ 13,295,306  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.950   11/07/25     7,250        7,306,974  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.250   08/08/25     5,500        5,414,855  

Westlake Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.875   08/15/24     2,750        2,688,080  
         

 

 

 
            57,074,791  

Commercial Services 0.2%

                         

Verisk Analytics, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.000   06/15/25     10,000        9,823,518  

Computers 1.4%

                         

Apple, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.200   05/13/25     16,000        15,659,786  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250   02/23/26     13,150        12,757,015  

IBM International Capital Pte Ltd.,

         

Gtd. Notes

   4.700   02/05/26     20,000        19,840,859  

International Business Machines Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

   4.500   02/06/26     37,000        36,664,412  
         

 

 

 
              84,922,072  

Cosmetics/Personal Care 0.3%

                         

Colgate-Palmolive Co.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.100   08/15/25     6,750        6,581,083  

Kenvue, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

   5.350   03/22/26     12,500        12,581,736  
         

 

 

 
            19,162,819  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.0%

                         

W.W. Grainger, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.850   02/15/25     2,000        1,934,663  

Diversified Financial Services 0.2%

                         

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, MTN

   0.750   06/07/24     13,250        13,076,197  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

 

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Electric 3.7%

                         

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR Index + 0.650%

   5.994%(c)   05/13/24      5,000      $ 5,001,036  

DTE Electric Co.,

         

General Ref. Mortgage

   4.850   12/01/26     42,750        42,671,092  

DTE Energy Co.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.220   11/01/24     8,250        8,162,679  

Duke Energy Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.850   01/05/27     9,333        9,266,660  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.000   12/08/25     13,250        13,198,616  

Florida Power & Light Co.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.450   05/15/26     20,000        19,794,564  

Georgia Power Co.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.004   02/23/27     10,680        10,658,796  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

   2.940   03/21/24     15,000        14,979,281  

Gtd. Notes

   6.051   03/01/25     6,750        6,777,281  

Gtd. Notes, SOFR Index + 0.760%

   6.103(c)   01/29/26     30,000        29,994,072  

Southern California Edison Co.,

         

First Mortgage

   5.350   03/01/26     12,000        12,007,684  

First Mortgage, Series C

   4.200   06/01/25     14,250        14,047,104  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.800   03/15/24     7,250        7,233,995  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750   01/09/26     23,000        22,770,338  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.000   09/27/25     6,000        5,971,517  
         

 

 

 
              222,534,715  

Electronics 0.5%

                         

Amphenol Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750   03/30/26     3,750        3,723,788  

Tyco Electronics Group SA,

         

Gtd. Notes

   4.500   02/13/26     23,250        22,983,136  
         

 

 

 
            26,706,924  

Foods 0.8%

                         

Hormel Foods Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.650   06/03/24     3,500        3,457,690  

Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands BV,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.250   09/15/25     13,750        13,511,185  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 41


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Foods (cont’d.)

                           

Nestle Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000%    09/12/25      11,725      $ 11,550,192  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.250    03/13/26      20,000        20,101,182  
           

 

 

 
                48,620,249  

Healthcare-Services 1.2%

                           

Roche Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A(a)

   5.265    11/13/26      60,000        60,536,111  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.550    05/15/24      7,250        7,178,338  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.150    10/15/25      5,750        5,762,657  
           

 

 

 
              73,477,106  

Household Products/Wares 0.2%

                           

Avery Dennison Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.850    08/15/24      12,350        12,074,810  

Insurance 2.8%

                           

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    04/04/25      8,000        7,812,267  

Corebridge Global Funding,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.650    06/17/24      12,750        12,558,964  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.653(c)    09/25/26      30,000        30,126,929  

Equitable Financial Life Global Funding,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   0.800    08/12/24      3,000        2,934,604  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   4.050    08/25/25      23,250        22,854,473  

New York Life Global Funding,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   3.600    08/05/25      19,750        19,337,576  

Principal Life Global Funding II,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    01/16/27      7,714        7,727,687  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 0.450%

   5.795(c)    04/12/24      1,250        1,249,632  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 0.900% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.243(c)    08/28/25      27,000        26,993,980  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Insurance (cont’d.)

                           

Protective Life Global Funding,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.992%    01/12/27      19,000      $ 18,938,017  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 1.050% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.404(c)    12/11/24      20,000        20,072,634  
           

 

 

 
                170,606,763  

Internet 0.5%

                           

Amazon.com, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.600    12/01/25      32,000        31,852,378  

Iron/Steel 0.1%

                           

Nucor Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes(a)

   3.950    05/23/25      8,000        7,875,644  

Machinery-Construction & Mining 0.4%

                           

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.800    01/06/26      15,000        14,961,355  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN, SOFR + 0.245%

   5.589(c)    05/17/24      6,000        6,000,383  
           

 

 

 
              20,961,738  

Machinery-Diversified 0.7%

                           

CNH Industrial Capital LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.950    05/23/25      12,500        12,264,008  

John Deere Capital Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN(a)

   4.800    01/09/26      29,000        28,925,813  
           

 

 

 
              41,189,821  

Media 0.6%

                           

Comcast Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    11/07/25      7,250        7,281,638  

Walt Disney Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.700    10/15/25      30,000        29,318,573  
           

 

 

 
              36,600,211  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 43


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Mining 0.5%

                               

BHP Billiton Finance USA Ltd. (Australia),

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.875%      02/27/26        30,000      $ 29,868,648  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.3%

                               

3M Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.000      02/14/25        20,699        19,999,045  

Oil & Gas 0.2%

                               

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.100      03/29/26        14,250        14,240,705  

Pharmaceuticals 1.0%

                               

Astrazeneca Finance LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Gtd. Notes

   0.700      05/28/24        12,250        12,110,277  

Gtd. Notes

   4.800      02/26/27        25,000          24,904,585  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.900      02/22/27        7,500        7,490,513  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950      02/20/26        9,250        9,236,399  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR + 0.490%

   5.833(c)      02/20/26        6,170        6,190,285  
           

 

 

 
              59,932,059  

Pipelines 1.9%

                               

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.750      02/15/25        20,000        19,689,318  

Gtd. Notes(a)

   4.600      01/11/27        20,000        19,861,175  

Gtd. Notes

   5.050      01/10/26        14,750        14,744,347  

ONEOK, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.550      11/01/26        7,000        7,050,318  

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.000      10/12/24        9,750        9,457,652  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400      03/02/26        40,000        40,093,125  
           

 

 

 
              110,895,935  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.9%

                               

Kimco Realty Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.300      02/01/25        7,000        6,848,590  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

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

                               

Public Storage Operating Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, SOFR + 0.470%

   5.815%(c)      04/23/24        8,500      $ 8,497,828  

Weyerhaeuser Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750      05/15/26        40,000        39,522,848  
           

 

 

 
              54,869,266  

Retail 1.4%

                               

Dollar General Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.250      09/20/24        6,750        6,690,867  

Home Depot, Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.700      04/15/25        6,000        5,845,757  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.400      09/08/25        10,000        9,878,259  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.800      04/01/26        13,500        13,411,016  

Starbucks Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.850      02/08/27        34,375        34,193,791  

Walmart, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.900      09/09/25        13,750        13,542,542  
           

 

 

 
              83,562,232  

Semiconductors 0.2%

                               

Analog Devices, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, SOFR Index + 0.250%

   5.601(c)      10/01/24        2,000        1,999,385  

Intel Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.600      05/19/26        10,181        9,683,568  
           

 

 

 
                11,682,953  

Software 1.2%

                               

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.600      03/01/24        5,750        5,750,000  

Fiserv, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.150      03/15/27        17,187        17,180,956  

Intuit, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250      09/15/26        50,000        50,436,047  
           

 

 

 
              73,367,003  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 45


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications 1.8%

                               

Cisco Systems, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.950%      02/28/26        19,573      $ 18,866,212  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.800      02/26/27        24,828        24,833,756  

NTT Finance Corp. (Japan),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   0.583      03/01/24        6,500        6,499,983  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.142      07/26/24        3,000        2,982,293  

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.750      03/22/24        8,000        7,980,043  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.450      03/20/26        14,557        13,497,996  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.376      02/15/25        30,739        30,146,422  
           

 

 

 
              104,806,705  

Transportation 0.4%

                               

Ryder System, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.300      03/15/27        9,483        9,495,377  

Union Pacific Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750      02/21/26        16,000        15,962,737  
           

 

 

 
              25,458,114  

Trucking & Leasing 0.3%

                               

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750      05/24/26        17,500        17,593,387  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $2,719,326,550)

                2,714,227,957  
           

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 0.4%

           

Towd Point Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2015-06, Class M1, 144A

   3.750(cc)      04/25/55        8,007        7,872,500  

Series 2018-02, Class A1, 144A

   3.250(cc)      03/25/58        5,250        5,080,607  

Series 2018-05, Class A1A, 144A

   3.250(cc)      07/25/58        5,671        5,491,421  

Series 2021-SJ01, Class A1, 144A

   2.250(cc)      07/25/68        7,366        6,901,708  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $25,725,084)

              25,346,236  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $4,756,771,913)

              4,760,682,738  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Description              Shares     

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 21.0%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS 2.9%

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)(wb)

     160,048,500      $ 160,048,500  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.683%)
(cost $14,877,237; includes $14,812,493 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(wb)

     14,884,370        14,878,416  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS
(cost $174,925,737)

        174,926,916  
           

 

 

 
     Interest
Rate
   Maturity
Date
   Principal
Amount
(000)#
        

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 4.9%

           

Bank of America NA

   5.930%    04/08/24      15,000        15,004,787  

Bank of Montreal

   5.840    05/20/24      5,000        5,003,463  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

   6.000    10/18/24      30,000        30,092,888  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, SOFR + 0.600%

   5.910(c)    05/10/24      9,750        9,760,311  

Nordea Bank Abp, SOFR + 0.580%

   5.890(c)    08/05/24      30,000        30,056,050  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.,

           

SOFR + 0.470%

   5.780(c)    05/21/24      7,500        7,506,128  

SOFR + 0.520%

   5.830(c)    03/05/24      20,000        20,001,052  

Svenska Handelsbanken,

           

SOFR + 0.290% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   5.600(c)    02/21/25      25,000        24,998,460  

SOFR + 0.510% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   5.820(c)    03/25/24      40,000        40,011,680  

Swedbank AB,

           

SOFR + 0.240%

   5.550(c)    11/20/24      10,000        9,999,838  

SOFR + 0.640%

   5.950(c)    07/19/24      16,500        16,531,955  

SOFR + 0.680%

   5.990(c)    03/20/24      24,000        24,007,869  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

   6.000    10/18/24      25,000        25,084,444  

Westpac Banking Corp., SOFR + 0.550% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   5.860(c)    05/10/24      35,000        35,029,976  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
(cost $292,749,428)

          293,088,901  
           

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL PAPER 13.2%

           

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.,

     

144A

   5.563(n)    03/01/24      45,000        44,993,161  

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.,

           

144A

   5.584(n)    03/19/24      29,000        28,915,100  

144A

   5.596(n)    03/07/24      10,650        10,638,610  

144A

   5.616(n)    04/09/24      20,000        19,884,807  

144A

   5.677(n)    04/11/24      5,000        4,967,252  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 47


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

    

   Value 

 

COMMERCIAL PAPER (Continued)

          

Bank of America Securities, Inc.,
144A, SOFR + 0.580%

     5.890%(c)       10/11/24        14,500      $    14,527,027  

Bank of Montreal,
144A, SOFR + 0.580%

     5.890(c)       05/01/24        10,000        10,007,936  

Bayer Corp.,
144A

     6.376(n)       08/13/24        40,000        38,958,270  

Bell Canada,
144A

     5.782(n)       04/02/24        31,500        31,342,891  

BPCE SA,
144A, SOFR + 0.590%

     5.900(c)       08/05/24        40,000        40,079,904  

CDP Financial, Inc.,
144A

     5.794(n)       04/24/24        12,000        11,902,131  

144A

     5.845(n)       04/11/24        10,000        9,937,770  

144A, SOFR + 0.550%

     5.860(c)       08/15/24        8,000        8,014,336  

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.,
144A

     5.763(n)       03/15/24        50,000        49,885,938  

Dominion Resources,Inc.,
144A

     5.578(n)       03/08/24        15,000        14,981,948  

144A

     5.598(n)       03/26/24        37,500        37,351,174  

ERAC USA Finance LLC,
144A

     5.783(n)       03/18/24        15,000        14,959,215  

Glencore Funding LLC,
144A

     5.817(n)       03/22/24        6,000        5,979,323  

144A

     5.831(n)       03/20/24        53,000        52,834,551  

HCP, Inc.,
144A

     5.575(n)       03/21/24        13,000        12,957,996  

144A

     5.578(n)       03/13/24        16,000        15,968,258  

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC,
144A, SOFR + 0.550%

     5.860(c)       05/07/24        35,000        35,028,170  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.,
144A

     5.587(n)       03/21/24        5,000        4,983,480  

JPMorgan Securities LLC,
144A

     5.913(n)       03/25/24        10,000        9,962,585  

144A, SOFR + 0.610%

     5.920(c)       10/25/24        25,000        25,028,101  

144A, SOFR + 0.650%

     5.960(c)       08/01/24        15,000        15,012,127  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE,
144A

     5.797(n)       05/14/24        10,000        9,889,063  

144A

     5.824(n)       06/12/24        10,000        9,846,985  

144A

     5.893(n)       04/15/24        10,000        9,931,954  

144A

     5.901(n)       03/21/24        10,000        9,968,990  

144A

     5.939(n)       04/08/24        13,000        12,925,034  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

    

   Value 

 

COMMERCIAL PAPER (Continued)

           

Microchip Technology, Inc.,
144A

     5.527%(n)        03/07/24        12,150      $ 12,136,794  

144A

     5.626(n)        04/19/24        20,000        19,844,259  

Nutrien Ltd.,
144A

     5.600(n)        04/02/24        5,000        4,974,498  

144A

     5.632(n)        03/01/24        13,000        12,998,028  

144A

     5.649(n)        03/28/24        24,000        23,896,358  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.,
144A

     5.516(n)        03/05/24        20,000        19,984,925  

Ontario Teachers’ Finance Trust,
144A

     5.900(n)        06/03/24        10,000        9,860,552  

144A

     5.936(n)        05/24/24        22,000        21,725,214  

Province of Alberta,
144A

     5.789(n)        03/27/24        15,000        14,940,278  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB,
144A, SOFR + 0.530%

     5.840(c)        04/08/24        11,000        11,005,028  

144A, SOFR + 0.630%

     5.940(c)        07/19/24        5,000        5,010,091  

144A, SOFR + 0.650%

     5.960(c)        05/31/24        20,000        20,028,733  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
(cost $797,671,490)

 

           798,068,845  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $1,265,346,655)

 

           1,266,084,662  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.2%
(cost $6,022,118,568)

 

           6,026,767,400  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z) (0.2)%

              (14,057,200
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

            $  6,012,710,200  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

#

Principal or notional 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 $14,499,115; cash collateral of $14,812,493 (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.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of February 29, 2024. 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.

(n)

Rate shown reflects yield to maturity at purchased date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(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 Schedule of Investments:

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

 Number
  of
Contracts

  

Type

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

Long Position:

                 

1,175

   3 Month SOFR     Mar. 2024     $ 278,027,031       $ 41,912    
          

 

 

   

Short Positions:

         

24

   3 Month SOFR     Jun. 2024       5,681,100         62,906    

24

   3 Month SOFR     Sep. 2024       5,693,400         65,718    

24

   3 Month SOFR     Dec. 2024       5,711,100         58,544    

16

   3 Month SOFR     Mar. 2025       3,820,000         34,171    

16

   3 Month SOFR     Jun. 2025       3,831,400         27,021    

16

   3 Month SOFR     Sep. 2025       3,840,800         20,583    

16

   3 Month SOFR     Dec. 2025       3,847,600         15,546    
          

 

 

   
             284,489    
          

 

 

   
           $ 326,401    
          

 

 

   

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

 Notional 
Amount
 (000)# 
     Termination
Date
     Fixed
Rate
    

Floating

Rate

   Value at
Trade Date
     Value at
February 29,
2024
   

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

                    
  19,500        03/01/24        0.230%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%    $ 22      $ 982,878        $ 982,856    
  28,500        03/01/24        2.478%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%             788,899          788,899    
  46,000        03/09/24        1.440%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      397        1,770,393          1,769,996    
  8,000        03/15/24        0.276%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      2        400,510          400,508    
  23,000        03/15/24        1.658%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      4        833,044          833,040    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

 Notional 
Amount
 (000)# 
     Termination
Date
     Fixed
Rate
    

Floating

Rate

   Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 29,
2024
   

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.):

           
  7,000        03/18/24        0.278%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%    $ 3     $ 350,750        $ 350,747    
  12,500        03/25/24        2.055%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      6       405,715          405,709    
  68,000        03/31/24        2.305%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      11,321       2,032,008          2,020,687    
  3,000        04/26/24        0.305%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      8       151,209          151,201    
  13,000        04/26/24        4.637%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      69       85,119          85,050    
  11,250        05/11/24        0.300%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (114     572,028          572,142    
  15,000        05/11/24        2.603%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (1,382     417,090          418,472    
  16,750        05/20/24        0.296%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      14       851,133          851,119    
  10,900        06/07/24        0.318%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      16       552,185          552,169    
  12,750        06/16/24        0.304%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      18       649,474          649,456    
  15,000        08/05/24        0.261%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      26       765,426          765,400    
  29,000        08/08/24        2.512%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      37,759       835,011          797,252    
  3,000        08/13/24        0.368%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      24       149,682          149,658    
  5,000        08/17/24        4.498%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%            43,873          43,873    
  8,000        08/31/24        0.399%(S)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      27       394,047          394,020    
  12,500        09/01/24        2.500%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      968       359,480          358,512    
  6,750        09/08/24        3.602%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%            120,301          120,301    
  4,500        09/09/24        0.368%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (3     223,083          223,086    
  46,500        09/09/24        1.484%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      15,785       1,794,700          1,778,915    
  9,750        10/12/24        0.511%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      35       467,383          467,348    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 51


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

 Notional 
Amount
 (000)# 
     Termination
Date
     Fixed
Rate
    

Floating

Rate

   Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 29,
2024
   

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.):

           
  18,250        10/24/24        4.688%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%    $ 48,950     $ 115,099            $ 66,149        
  12,000        03/21/25        1.998%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      62       744,351          744,289    
  83,500        03/30/25        2.418%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      144,139       4,485,283          4,341,144    
  16,000        05/11/25        0.450%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      6,153       1,461,839          1,455,686    
  8,000        05/25/25        4.241%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%            131,538          131,538    
  28,750        06/29/25        3.083%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      111,038       1,109,495          998,457    
  57,000        06/29/25        3.086%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (239,802     2,196,924          2,436,726    
  53,250        08/17/25        2.957%(S)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      57,012       2,095,511          2,038,499    
  95,500        09/08/25        3.422%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      268,770       2,813,992          2,545,222    
  188,500        10/07/25        3.955%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (82,325     3,342,500          3,424,825    
  22,750        10/21/25        4.378%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (9,116     205,459          214,575    
  57,500        11/09/25        4.492%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      180,958       348,747          167,789    
  216,000        12/01/25        4.041%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      (9,931     3,001,778          3,011,709    
  46,750        01/11/26        3.783%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      3,806       793,709          789,903    
  45,000        02/01/26        3.850%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      51,799       661,636          609,837    
  70,000        02/27/26        4.345%(A)      1 Day USOIS(1)(A)/5.330%      119,043       285,350          166,307    
  105,100        02/28/26        4.453%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      166,317       207,596          41,279    
  75,000        05/17/26        3.535%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%            2,518,762          2,518,762    
  35,000        08/18/26        4.442%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%            140,731          140,731    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

52


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

 Notional 
Amount
 (000)# 
     Termination
Date
     Fixed
Rate
  

Floating

Rate

   Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 29,
2024
   

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.):

                   
  242,500        09/14/26      4.550%(A)    1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%    $ (179,354   $ 18,746        $ 198,100    
  222,000        01/04/27      3.834%(A)    1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%      1,790,852       3,289,640          1,498,788    
           

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   
            $ 2,493,376     $ 45,964,107        $ 43,470,731    
           

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

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     

CGM

                  $ 30,143,571                                    $                 
     

 

 

          

 

 

    

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities

           

Assets

           

Long-Term Investments

           

Asset-Backed Securities

           

Automobiles

   $      $  159,129,252         $—    

Collateralized Loan Obligations

            907,858,200            

Consumer Loans

            36,310,643            

Equipment

            10,247,592            

Certificates of Deposit

            177,149,660            

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

           

Assets (continued)

           

Long-Term Investments (continued)

           

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

   $      $ 730,413,198         $—    

Corporate Bonds

            2,714,227,957            

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

            25,346,236            

Short-Term Investments

           

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     174,926,916                   

Certificates of Deposit

            293,088,901            

Commercial Paper

            798,068,845            
  

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   $ 174,926,916      $ 5,851,840,484         $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

   $ 326,401      $         $—    

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

            43,470,731            
  

 

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   $ 326,401      $ 43,470,731         $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

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

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     15.1

Commercial Paper

     13.2  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     12.2  

Banks

     9.8  

Certificates of Deposit

     7.9  

Auto Manufacturers

     6.2  

Electric

     3.7  

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

     2.9  

Insurance

     2.8  

Automobiles

     2.6  

Beverages

     2.0  

Pipelines

     1.9  

Telecommunications

     1.8  

Computers

     1.4  

 

Retail

     1.4

Healthcare-Services

     1.2  

Software

     1.2  

Biotechnology

     1.1  

Pharmaceuticals

     1.0  

Chemicals

     1.0  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     0.9  

Foods

     0.8  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.8  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.7  

Media

     0.6  

Consumer Loans

     0.6  

Internet

     0.5  

Agriculture

     0.5  

Mining

     0.5  

Electronics

     0.5  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

54


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Transportation

     0.4

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

     0.4  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.4  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.3  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

     0.3  

Trucking & Leasing

     0.3  

Oil & Gas

     0.2  

Diversified Financial Services

     0.2  

Household Products/Wares

     0.2  

Semiconductors

     0.2  

Equipment

     0.2  

 

Commercial Services

     0.2

Iron/Steel

     0.1  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     100.2  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (0.2
  

 

 

 
  
     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 interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

     Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
  

 

   

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at

fair value            

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures    $ 326,401      $  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      43,470,731         
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 43,797,132        $  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 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

     Swaps  

Interest rate contracts

    $ 44,890        $ 10,509,884  
   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

 

 Futures 

    Swaps  

Interest rate contracts

    $ 70,008       $ (4,016,157
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*   

 Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     $  214,922,211       

 Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

      46,046,638       

 Interest Rate Swap Agreements (1)

     1,913,500,000       

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

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

   $14,499,115    $(14,499,115)   $—

 

(1)

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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

56


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $14,499,115:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $5,847,192,831)

   $ 5,851,840,484  

Affiliated investments (cost $174,925,737)

     174,926,916  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     137,801,947  

Dividends and interest receivable

     38,629,162  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     30,143,571  

Due from broker—variation margin futures

     1,850  

Other assets

     16,726  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     6,233,360,656  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     204,735,779  

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     14,812,493  

Management fee payable

     692,082  

Due to broker—variation margin swaps

     348,160  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     61,942  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     220,650,456  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 6,012,710,200  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common Stock, at par

   $ 121,075  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     5,995,463,838  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     17,125,287  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 6,012,710,200  
  

 

 

 

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

($6,012,710,200 ÷ 121,075,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 49.66  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 57


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 144,447,365  

Affiliated dividend income

     5,409,675  

Affiliated income from securities lending, net

     20,910  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     149,877,950  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     4,206,935  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     145,671,015  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $2,693)

     61,964  

Futures transactions

     44,890  

Swap agreement transactions

     10,509,884  
  

 

 

 
     10,616,738  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $(445))

     32,558,928  

Futures

     70,008  

Swap agreements

     (4,016,157

Foreign currencies

     1  
  

 

 

 
     28,612,780  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     39,229,518  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 184,900,533  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

58


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024

   

Year Ended
August 31, 2023

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                             

Operations

           

Net investment income (loss)

           $ 145,671,015         $ 167,442,528    

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

      10,616,738           8,739,193    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

      28,612,780           36,277,220    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      184,900,533           212,458,941    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

           

Distributions from distributable earnings

      (163,498,264         (180,412,893  
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Fund share transactions

           

Net proceeds from shares sold (40,550,000 and 83,825,000 shares, respectively)

      2,006,096,452           4,124,297,024    

Cost of shares purchased (26,250,000 and 26,725,000 shares, respectively)

      (1,298,590,382         (1,314,866,665  
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

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

      707,506,070           2,809,430,359    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

      728,908,339           2,841,476,407    

Net Assets:

                                               

Beginning of period

      5,283,801,861           2,442,325,454    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

End of period

    $ 6,012,710,200         $ 5,283,801,861    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 59


PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
                                                      
     

Six

Months

Ended

February 29,

   

Year Ended August 31,

   2024     2023     2022     2021     2020     2019

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                    

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $49.49       $49.17       $49.71       $49.93       $50.15       $50.12      

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

                                   

Net investment income (loss)

     1.28       2.09       0.62       0.64       1.06       1.40      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions      0.33       0.46       (0.52     (0.15     (0.08     (0.02    

Total from investment operations

     1.61       2.55       0.10       0.49       0.98       1.38      

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                    

Dividends from net investment income

     (1.44     (2.23     (0.64     (0.71     (1.20     (1.35    

Net asset value, end of period

     $49.66       $49.49       $49.17       $49.71       $49.93       $50.15      

Total Return(b):

     3.32     5.31     0.21     0.98     1.99     2.80    
   
                                                      

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                    

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $6,012,710       $5,283,802       $2,442,325       $1,876,539       $1,039,888       $562,990      

Average net assets (000)

     $5,640,844       $3,951,487       $2,267,793       $1,320,282       $883,274       $246,678      

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                    

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.15 %(d)      0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15    

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.15 %(d)      0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15     0.15    

Net investment income (loss)

     5.19 %(d)      4.24     1.25     1.27     2.12     2.77    

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

     17     25     9     10     47     7    

 

(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.

60


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

Principal

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 97.5%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 4.6%

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                           

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   7.064%(c)    07/15/30      694      $ 696,824  

BlueMountain Fuji US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-02A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.579(c)    10/20/30      635        635,952  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-05A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

   6.659(c)    01/20/32      747        748,208  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-33A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.290% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.290%)

   6.604(c)    10/15/32      1,000        1,000,500  

Race Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2013-08A, Class AR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.302% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.040%)

   6.621(c)    02/20/30      481        481,056  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.520% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.520%)

   6.839(c)    01/20/36      500        503,552  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-26A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.690% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.690%)

   7.008(c)    01/20/35      1,000        1,002,535  

Voya CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-02A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.020%)

   6.598(c)    04/17/30      395        395,740  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $5,422,932)

              5,464,367  
           

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS  86.7%

           

Advertising  0.3%

                           

CMG Media Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.875    12/15/27      449        302,836  

Aerospace & Defense  2.6%

                           

AAR Escrow Issuer LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    03/15/29      35        35,329  

Boeing Co. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.805    05/01/50      404          388,268  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 61


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Aerospace & Defense (cont’d.)

                                  

Boeing Co. (The), (cont’d.)

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.930%       05/01/60        311      $ 297,209  

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.000       02/15/28        110        106,833  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.125       06/15/26        285        287,138  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.500       02/01/29        263        266,745  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.875       04/15/27        313        313,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.750       11/15/30        148        154,660  

TransDigm, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.625       01/15/29        156        143,090  

Gtd. Notes

     5.500       11/15/27        456        440,532  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.250       03/15/26        248        247,925  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.375       03/01/29        225        226,123  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.625       03/01/32        165        166,019  
          

 

 

 
               3,072,871  

Agriculture 0.3%

                                  

Vector Group Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.750       02/01/29        335        307,665  

Airlines 1.3%

                                  

American Airlines, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.250       02/15/28        62        62,521  

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.500       04/20/26        276        273,511  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.750       04/20/29        105        102,382  

Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property

          

Ltd./HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.750       01/20/26        35        33,031  

United Airlines, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625       04/15/29        622        573,641  

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.375       02/01/30        241        175,930  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.875       05/01/27        165        139,013  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.500       06/01/28        267        224,948  
          

 

 

 
             1,584,977  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Apparel 0.4%

                                 

Kontoor Brands, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.125%       11/15/29       50      $ 45,009  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.000       08/15/29       545        436,828  
         

 

 

 
              481,837  

Auto Manufacturers 1.1%

                                 

Ford Holdings LLC,

         

Gtd. Notes

     9.300       03/01/30       98        112,836  

Ford Motor Co.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     9.625       04/22/30       458        535,461  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.375       11/13/25       200        191,927  

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.750       12/15/31       95        97,378  

PM General Purchaser LLC,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.500       10/01/28       320        324,044  
         

 

 

 
            1,261,646  

Auto Parts & Equipment 0.8%

                                 

Adient Global Holdings Ltd.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.000       04/15/28       101        102,899  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

     6.500       04/01/27       140        138,100  

Dana, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.500       02/15/32       58        48,662  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.625       06/15/28       35        33,908  

Tenneco, Inc.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.000       11/17/28       486        443,018  

Titan International, Inc.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     7.000       04/30/28       148        146,439  
         

 

 

 
            913,026  

Banks 0.7%

                                 

Citigroup, Inc.,

         

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series X

     3.875(ff)       02/18/26(oo)       311        292,336  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 63


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Banks (cont’d.)

                                  

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.625%       01/15/27        225      $ 214,379  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.625       05/01/26        177        175,664  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     12.000       10/01/28        25        27,089  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     12.250       10/01/30        75        82,454  
          

 

 

 
             791,922  

Building Materials 1.7%

                                  

Camelot Return Merger Sub, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.750       08/01/28        103        105,682  

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.125       01/15/29        135        121,639  

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.875       01/31/27        170        170,249  

Griffon Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

      5.750       03/01/28        105        101,648  

JELD-WEN, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.625       12/15/25        87        85,119  

Knife River Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.750       05/01/31        50        51,804  

Masonite International Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      3.500       02/15/30        95        83,838  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.375       02/01/28        25        24,970  

MIWD Holdco II LLC/MIWD Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A (original cost $129,719; purchased 01/13/22 - 01/20/23)(f)

      5.500       02/01/30        135        123,699  

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.000       11/01/28        349          339,429  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.875       11/15/31        108        114,254  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      3.375       01/15/31        185        153,201  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.375       07/15/30        100        89,203  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.000       02/15/27        394        379,311  

Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.250       01/15/31        30        31,095  
          

 

 

 
             1,975,141  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

64


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Chemicals 1.3%

                                  

Ashland, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      6.875%       05/15/43        91      $ 91,529  

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.250       09/30/28        50        31,702  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.500       09/30/29        132        72,251  

Avient Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.750       05/15/25        50        49,737  

Chemours Co. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.625       11/15/29        141        115,963  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.750       11/15/28        11        9,653  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA (Switzerland),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     12.000       02/15/31        185        189,085  

Cornerstone Chemical Co.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A^

     15.000       12/06/28        32        31,793  

Olympus Water US Holding Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      9.750       11/15/28        200        212,674  

Rain Carbon, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     12.250       09/01/29        94        94,034  

Rain CII Carbon LLC/CII Carbon Corp.,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.250       04/01/25        3        2,928  

SK Invictus Intermediate II Sarl,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.000       10/30/29        275        233,473  

SNF Group SACA (France),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      3.125       03/15/27        200        184,812  

TPC Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     13.000       12/16/27        105        106,967  

Tronox, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.625       03/15/29        159        140,800  

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.375       03/01/31        25        25,358  
          

 

 

 
               1,592,759  

Coal 0.1%

                                  

Conuma Resources Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     13.125       05/01/28        102        100,087  

Coronado Finance Pty Ltd. (Australia),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     10.750       05/15/26        35        36,313  
          

 

 

 
             136,400  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 65


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Commercial Services 5.0%

                          

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500%   03/01/28      104      $ 98,971  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625   07/15/26      228        227,291  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000   06/01/29      400        331,332  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750   07/15/27      542          540,027  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 Sarl,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625   06/01/28      600        529,500  

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625   04/15/26      50        48,502  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000   04/15/29      252        221,267  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625   10/01/27      50        47,035  

APi Group DE, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750   10/15/29      50        46,560  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750   04/01/28      177        160,248  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375   03/01/29      163        148,416  

Brink’s Co. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625   10/15/27      25        23,611  

Gartner, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.625   06/15/29      50        44,830  

Hertz Corp. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625   12/01/26      115        101,838  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000   12/01/29      50        38,340  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500   05/15/29      693        650,189  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500   09/01/28      496        432,783  

NESCO Holdings II, Inc.,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500   04/15/29      322        300,351  

Service Corp. International,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.375   08/15/30      180        154,573  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.000   05/15/31      195        171,355  

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.750   01/15/32      328        283,963  

Gtd. Notes

   3.875   02/15/31      285        252,394  

Gtd. Notes

   4.875   01/15/28      102        98,424  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                                  

United Rentals North America, Inc., (cont’d.)

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.250%       01/15/30        128      $ 123,934  

Valvoline, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.625       06/15/31        228        193,371  

Verscend Escrow Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.750       08/15/26        681        682,455  

VT Topco, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.500       08/15/30        75        78,191  
          

 

 

 
               6,029,751  

Computers 1.0%

                                  

McAfee Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.375       02/15/30        519        458,388  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.500       04/01/29        267        283,614  

NCR Voyix Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.000       10/01/28        273        253,359  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.125       04/15/29        159        147,095  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.250       10/01/30        50        45,204  
          

 

 

 
             1,187,660  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.7%

                                  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.875       12/15/28        678        611,406  

Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.750       03/15/31        75        78,656  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.750       03/15/28        25        25,493  

Windsor Holdings III LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.500       06/15/30        165        170,939  
          

 

 

 
             886,494  

Diversified Financial Services 3.9%

                                  

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     9.750       03/15/29        358        366,294  

Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.250       02/01/29        25        25,392  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 67


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                                  

GGAM Finance Ltd. (Ireland),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     8.000%       02/15/27        100      $ 102,500  

goeasy Ltd. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.375       05/01/26        110        104,775  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     9.250       12/01/28        45        47,621  

Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co-Issuer Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       08/15/28        400        360,109  

LD Holdings Group LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     6.125       04/01/28        132        107,677  

LFS Topco LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875       10/15/26        113        104,541  

Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.125       03/30/29        173        180,136  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.375       05/01/28        100        104,375  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.125       12/15/30        358        320,435  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.750       11/15/31        90        82,483  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     6.000       01/15/27        501        492,573  

Navient Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.500       03/15/29        237        214,813  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.750       06/25/25        93        93,681  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     9.375       07/25/30        164        171,421  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.625       01/15/28        179        178,092  

Gtd. Notes

     7.125       03/15/26        492        499,808  

Gtd. Notes

     7.875       03/15/30        105        106,808  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.250       02/15/29        110        99,105  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.375       10/15/25        417        410,687  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.875       12/15/29        50        51,145  

Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.625       03/01/29        224        198,904  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.875       03/01/31        50        42,912  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.000       10/15/33        162        134,568  
          

 

 

 
               4,600,855  

Electric 4.1%

                                  

Calpine Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.750       03/01/31        315        270,187  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Electric (cont’d.)

                                 

Calpine Corp., (cont’d.)

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.500%       02/15/28       200      $ 188,708  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.625       02/01/29       421        387,223  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.000       02/01/31       265        237,637  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.125       03/15/28       600        569,252  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

      5.750       01/15/28       100        98,500  

Gtd. Notes

      6.625       01/15/27       30        29,978  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      3.375       02/15/29       117        102,236  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      3.625       02/15/31       160        134,586  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      3.875       02/15/32       120        100,765  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

     10.250(ff)       03/15/28(oo)       575        609,542  

PG&E Corp.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

      5.250       07/01/30       103        96,948  

Vistra Corp.,

         

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

      7.000(ff)       12/15/26(oo)       418        404,300  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

      8.000(ff)       10/15/26(oo)       122        122,006  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.375       05/01/29       371        338,850  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.000       07/31/27       399        382,627  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.500       09/01/26       195        192,022  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.625       02/15/27       616        600,811  
         

 

 

 
              4,866,178  

Electrical Components & Equipment 0.8%

                                 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.375       03/31/29       321        283,879  

EnerSys,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.625       01/15/32       35        35,123  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.375       03/15/29       80        80,101  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.625       03/15/32       70        70,054  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.250       06/15/28       442        452,016  
         

 

 

 
            921,173  

Electronics 0.2%

                                 

Likewize Corp.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      9.750       10/15/25       220        223,828  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 69


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Engineering & Construction 0.1%

                                  

Brand Industrial Services, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     10.375%       08/01/30        81      $ 86,300  

TopBuild Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.125       02/15/32        50        44,082  
          

 

 

 
             130,382  

Entertainment 2.8%

                                  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.625       10/15/29        408        372,492  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.500       02/15/32        220        221,677  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.000       02/15/30        359        367,884  

CCM Merger, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.375       05/01/26        150        148,299  

Churchill Downs, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.750       04/01/30        153        147,030  

Golden Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.625       04/15/26        185        185,107  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.750       02/15/29        128        121,923  

Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.875       05/01/29        330        302,672  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.125       07/01/29        75        63,027  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.625       01/15/27        484        462,830  

Premier Entertainment Sub LLC/Premier Entertainment Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.875       09/01/31        135        95,589  

Scientific Games Holdings LP/Scientific Games US FinCo, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.625       03/01/30        390        368,456  

Wynn Resorts Finance LLC/Wynn Resorts Capital Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.125       10/01/29        267        252,078  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.125       02/15/31        171        176,553  
          

 

 

 
               3,285,617  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Environmental Control 0.7%

                                  

Covanta Holding Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.000%       09/01/30        50      $ 43,389  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.875       12/01/29        234        205,107  

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.000       08/01/28        116        105,995  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.375       08/15/29        212        193,450  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.750       06/15/29        204        190,485  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.750       01/15/31        108        110,295  
          

 

 

 
             848,721  

Foods 2.0%

                                  

Albertson’s Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s LP/Albertson’s LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.500       03/15/29        135        120,218  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.250       09/15/27        457        425,126  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.000       09/15/28        272        283,124  

C&S Group Enterprises LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.000       12/15/28        59        46,724  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.625       01/15/32        372        312,986  

Gtd. Notes

     5.500       01/15/30        195        189,990  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.500       03/01/32        114        95,271  

Gtd. Notes

     4.250       04/15/31        462        412,769  

Post Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.625       04/15/30        231        209,833  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.500       12/15/29        100        95,491  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.250       02/15/32        65        65,326  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.500       09/15/31        105        93,420  
          

 

 

 
               2,350,278  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 71


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Gas 0.2%

                                  

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.750%       05/20/27        118      $ 111,562  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.875       08/20/26        103        99,830  
          

 

 

 
             211,392  

Healthcare-Products 1.1%

                                  

Embecta Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       02/15/30        144        114,714  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.750       02/15/30        56        48,191  

Medline Borrower LP,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.875       04/01/29        1,159        1,038,935  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.250       10/01/29        161        148,879  
          

 

 

 
             1,350,719  

Healthcare-Services 4.2%

                                  

DaVita, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.750       02/15/31        1,506        1,235,509  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.625       06/01/30        75        65,960  

HCA, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     7.500       11/06/33        75        83,334  

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.375       02/15/27        125        116,407  

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.375       01/15/29        899        716,352  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.250       11/01/25        423        421,985  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc./LifePoint Health, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     9.750       12/01/26        189        189,116  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.125       10/01/28        249        246,131  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     4.250       06/01/29        1,131        1,039,790  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     4.375       01/15/30        714        653,683  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.875       11/15/31        210        216,520  
          

 

 

 
               4,984,787  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

72


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Home Builders 3.5%

                                  

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625%       08/01/29        113      $ 103,472  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625       04/01/30        150        135,102  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.875       10/15/27        484        470,818  

Gtd. Notes

     7.250       10/15/29        313        313,259  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US LLC (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.875       02/15/30        210        185,697  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     6.250       09/15/27        347        335,723  

Century Communities, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.750       06/01/27        25        25,043  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.875       08/15/29        117        103,292  

Forestar Group, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.850       05/15/26        100        95,122  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.000       03/01/28        75        70,781  

KB Home,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.800       11/15/29        210        198,069  

Gtd. Notes

     7.250       07/15/30        162        167,385  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.950       02/15/30        110        98,086  

Gtd. Notes

     4.950       02/01/28        25        23,787  

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625       03/01/30        160        143,200  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.250       12/15/27        500        481,250  

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.750       02/15/28        265        254,255  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.750       04/01/29        98        92,082  

STL Holding Co. LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.750       02/15/29        105        107,568  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875       06/15/27        342        341,091  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.125       08/01/30        244        230,430  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.250       06/01/27        75        73,532  

Gtd. Notes

     5.700       06/15/28        115        113,046  
          

 

 

 
               4,162,090  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 73


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Home Furnishings 0.2%

                                  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.000%       04/15/29        299      $ 268,204  

Household Products/Wares 0.6%

                                  

ACCO Brands Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.250       03/15/29        443        392,715  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc./KIK Custom Products, Inc. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.000       12/31/27        230        222,300  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       12/31/26        55        53,075  
          

 

 

 
               668,090  

Housewares 0.8%

                                  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.000       04/01/31        354        300,042  

Gtd. Notes

     4.375       02/01/32        201        168,312  

SWF Escrow Issuer Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.500       10/01/29        693        488,187  
          

 

 

 
             956,541  

Insurance 0.5%

                                  

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.250       02/01/29        355        350,806  

AssuredPartners, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.625       01/15/29        75        69,053  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.500       02/15/32        15        14,745  

BroadStreet Partners, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.875       04/15/29        196        181,925  
          

 

 

 
             616,529  

Internet  0.2%

                                  

Gen Digital, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       04/15/25        100        99,006  

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC/GD Finance Co., Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.500       03/01/29        205        182,592  
          

 

 

 
             281,598  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Iron/Steel 0.5%

                                  

ATI, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      7.250%       08/15/30        80      $ 82,275  

Big River Steel LLC/BRS Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.625       01/31/29        98        98,821  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.750       04/15/30        219        217,408  

Commercial Metals Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      4.375       03/15/32        100        89,039  

Mineral Resources Ltd. (Australia),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      9.250       10/01/28        100        104,875  
          

 

 

 
             592,418  

Leisure Time 4.4%

                                  

Amer Sports Co. (Finland),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.750       02/16/31        100        99,520  

Carnival Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.750       03/01/27        1,037          1,024,037  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.000       05/01/29        204        198,390  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.000       08/01/28        406        374,657  

Carnival Holdings Bermuda Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     10.375       05/01/28        125        136,351  

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      9.000       05/15/28        128        134,614  

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.875       03/15/26        562        547,247  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.875       02/15/27        177        174,933  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.125       01/15/29        120        125,790  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.375       02/01/28        96        100,560  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.750       02/15/29        195        199,144  

NCL Finance Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.125       03/15/28        221        215,475  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.250       01/15/30        95        98,800  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      9.250       01/15/29        160        171,488  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.250       01/15/29        231        244,860  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.375       07/15/27        172        168,240  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.500       08/31/26        50        49,427  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.500       04/01/28        419        412,451  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 75


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Leisure Time (cont’d.)

                                  

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875%       09/15/27        150      $ 146,531  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.125       07/15/31        204        220,511  

Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.625       02/15/29        183        176,138  

Vista Outdoor, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.500       03/15/29        50        49,512  

VOC Escrow Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       02/15/28        225        215,347  
          

 

 

 
               5,284,023  

Lodging 1.7%

                                  

Boyd Gaming Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.750       06/15/31        185        168,143  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.625       02/15/32        231        197,339  

MGM Resorts International,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.625       09/01/26        77        74,492  

Gtd. Notes

     4.750       10/15/28        399        374,460  

Gtd. Notes

     5.500       04/15/27        216        212,099  

Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.500       01/15/26        225        218,259  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.625       08/26/28        800        749,464  
          

 

 

 
             1,994,256  

Machinery-Construction & Mining 0.3%

                                  

Terex Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.000       05/15/29        443        414,897  

Machinery-Diversified 0.8%

                                  

Chart Industries, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     9.500       01/01/31        139        149,314  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.500       01/01/30        261        269,281  

GrafTech Finance, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625       12/15/28        167        109,807  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Machinery-Diversified (cont’d.)

                                 

Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC,

         

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      11.500%       09/01/28       226      $ 235,461  

TK Elevator US Newco, Inc. (Germany),

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.250       07/15/27       250        238,750  
         

 

 

 
              1,002,613  

Media 7.4%

                                 

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.750       08/15/29       600        516,000  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      4.500       05/01/32       871        688,252  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.250       02/01/31       652        524,228  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.250       01/15/34       575        430,023  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.500       06/01/33       425        327,061  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.750       02/01/32       349        281,744  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.000       02/01/28       150        138,546  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.125       05/01/27       50        47,257  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.375       06/01/29       376        339,349  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.500       05/01/26       110        108,076  

CSC Holdings LLC,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      3.375       02/15/31       200        141,105  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.125       12/01/30       200        148,980  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.500       11/15/31       200        148,313  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.375       02/01/28       680        592,874  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.500       04/15/27       200        179,520  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.750       01/15/30       500        293,919  

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A (original cost $565,303; purchased 07/18/19 - 06/03/22)(f)

      6.625       08/15/27(d)       1,251        73,117  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $507,220; purchased 07/18/19 - 08/30/22)(f)

      5.375       08/15/26(d)       1,235        73,402  

DISH DBS Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes

      5.125       06/01/29       681        286,704  

Gtd. Notes

      7.375       07/01/28       807        392,029  

Gtd. Notes

      7.750       07/01/26       263        165,407  

DISH Network Corp.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     11.750       11/15/27       575        599,849  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 77


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Media (cont’d.)

                                  

Gray Television, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.875%       07/15/26        485      $ 460,346  

News Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      3.875       05/15/29        25        22,682  

Nexstar Media, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.625       07/15/27        135        127,949  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.500       09/15/26        214        168,533  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.500       09/15/28        778        374,346  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.125       02/15/27        248        228,029  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.500       05/01/29        202        176,909  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.625       06/01/27        373        361,605  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.000       08/15/28        262        263,345  

VZ Secured Financing BV (Netherlands),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.000       01/15/32        250        213,125  
          

 

 

 
               8,892,624  

Mining 1.7%

                                  

Arsenal AIC Parent LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.000       10/01/30        50        52,371  

Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     11.500       10/01/31        100        110,002  

Eldorado Gold Corp. (Turkey),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.250       09/01/29        352        329,820  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Zambia),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.875       10/15/27        200        190,530  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      8.625       06/01/31        200        191,158  

Hecla Mining Co.,

          

Gtd. Notes

      7.250       02/15/28        125        124,743  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      4.500       04/01/26        191        183,599  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.125       04/01/29        358        350,170  

New Gold, Inc. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.500       07/15/27        331        326,565  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Mining (cont’d.)

                                 

Novelis Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.875%       08/15/31       131      $ 110,919  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.750       01/30/30       123        112,607  
         

 

 

 
              2,082,484  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.4%

                                 

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625       05/15/30       407        371,573  

Trinity Industries, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.750       07/15/28       100        103,527  
         

 

 

 
              475,100  

Oil & Gas  7.0%

                                 

Aethon United BR LP/Aethon United Finance Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.250       02/15/26       100        100,773  

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes

     7.875       12/15/24(d)       310        31  

Antero Resources Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.375       03/01/30       483        460,700  

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.000       11/01/26       320        319,849  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     9.000       11/01/27       94        119,179  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.250       12/31/28       127        129,103  

Athabasca Oil Corp. (Canada),

         

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.750       11/01/26       201        211,880  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875       02/01/29       565        558,286  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     6.750       04/15/29       68        68,289  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.000       06/15/25       413        412,314  

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     8.375       07/01/28       178        186,271  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     8.625       11/01/30       213        228,104  

CNX Resources Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.250       03/01/32       85        84,764  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 79


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                          

Comstock Resources, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875%   01/15/30      120      $ 104,931  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.750   03/01/29      157        144,819  

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.250   05/01/26      116        115,577  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.250   02/15/28      260        272,208  

CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000   05/01/29      16        15,755  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625   10/15/25      25        24,891  

Diamond Foreign Asset Co./Diamond Finance LLC,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.500   10/01/30      50        51,203  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750   02/01/29      233          226,841  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000   04/15/30      372        361,693  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000   02/01/31      251        242,505  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250   11/01/28      153        152,038  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250   04/15/32      74        71,946  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.375   11/01/33      67        71,963  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875   02/01/29      185        180,375  

Nabors Industries Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.250   01/15/26      197        193,552  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500   01/15/28      329        302,680  

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.125   01/31/30      410        420,126  

Noble Finance II LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000   04/15/30      50        51,375  

Parkland Corp. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500   10/01/29      271        247,626  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625   05/01/30      216        197,307  

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000   01/15/32      184        189,069  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000   04/15/27      70        72,212  

Precision Drilling Corp. (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.875   01/15/29      49        48,357  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.125   01/15/26      46        45,770  

Range Resources Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.875   05/15/25      110        108,714  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750   02/15/30      120        111,530  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                                  

Southwestern Energy Co.,

          

Gtd. Notes

      4.750%       02/01/32        735      $ 667,439  

Gtd. Notes

      5.375       02/01/29        25        24,181  

Gtd. Notes

      5.375       03/15/30        105        100,511  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

      4.500       05/15/29        196        181,051  

Gtd. Notes

      4.500       04/30/30        161        146,750  

Gtd. Notes

      5.875       03/15/28        204        201,841  

Transocean, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.250       11/01/25        60        59,325  

Valaris Ltd.,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.375       04/30/30        50        51,375  

Vital Energy, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

      9.750       10/15/30        50        53,500  

Gtd. Notes

     10.125       01/15/28        25        26,163  
          

 

 

 
               8,416,742  

Packaging & Containers 2.0%

                                  

ARD Finance SA (Luxembourg),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 6.500% or PIK 7.250%

      6.500       06/30/27        200        85,500  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC/Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.000       09/01/29        200        162,500  

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.125       08/15/28        85        75,298  

Intelligent Packaging Holdco Issuer LP (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 9.000% or PIK 9.750%

      9.000       01/15/26        75        67,500  

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc./Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC (Canada),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      6.000       09/15/28        460        427,119  

Iris Holding, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     10.000       12/15/28        213        184,961  

LABL, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.875       11/01/28        135        121,346  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      9.500       11/01/28        50        50,291  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.250       11/01/29        168        141,847  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     10.500       07/15/27        306        296,516  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                           

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875%    08/15/26      100      $ 101,351  

OI European Group BV,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750    02/15/30      25        22,938  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.375    08/15/25      60        60,023  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.625    05/13/27      25        24,960  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.250    05/15/31      80        80,945  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen

           

Group Issuer, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.375    10/15/28      50        46,557  

Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. US,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    02/01/28      25        24,947  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   12.750    12/31/28      368        392,670  

TriMas Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    04/15/29      50        45,567  
           

 

 

 
                2,412,836  

Pharmaceuticals 2.0%

                           

AdaptHealth LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    08/01/29      195        162,343  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    03/01/30      255        213,293  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    08/01/28      303        278,695  

Bausch Health Americas, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.500    01/31/27      276        156,710  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250    02/15/29      1,400        637,000  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/01/28      150        85,500  

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A(a)

    5.125    04/30/31      800        684,841  

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.750    11/15/25      258        209,272  
           

 

 

 
              2,427,654  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

   

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Pipelines 3.9%

                              

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375%      06/15/29       74      $ 70,425  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750      03/01/27       231        225,970  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750      01/15/28       117        114,688  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625      02/01/32       60        59,790  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.875      05/15/26       246        251,232  

Cheniere Energy Partners LP,

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.000      03/01/31       110        98,243  

Gtd. Notes

   4.500      10/01/29       25        23,434  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.625      10/15/28       196        188,249  

CNX Midstream Partners LP,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.750      04/15/30       25        21,910  

Energy Transfer LP,

          

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series G

   7.125(ff)      05/15/30 (oo)      50        48,334  

EQM Midstream Partners LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500      07/15/28       25        24,511  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000      07/01/25       159        158,748  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500      07/01/27       45        45,443  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500      06/01/27       103          105,387  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500      06/01/30       65        69,228  

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   6.875      01/15/29       176        173,482  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.250      01/15/32       83        85,141  

Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.875      07/15/28       50        52,900  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.875      04/15/40       123        121,170  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500      07/15/38       182        185,158  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500      01/15/28       207        196,619  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000      03/01/27       174        171,697  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000      12/31/30       105        97,733  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000      09/01/31       50        45,992  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.375      02/15/29       80        79,787  

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.875      08/15/29       265        237,834  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.125      08/15/31       208        182,595  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pipelines (cont’d.)

                               

Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.250%      01/15/30        88      $ 87,983  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.500      02/01/29        624        665,375  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.875      02/01/32        786        827,416  
           

 

 

 
              4,716,474  

Real Estate 1.2%

                               

Five Point Operating Co. LP/Five Point Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   10.500(cc)      01/15/28        303        309,292  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.750      09/01/30        50        52,126  

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125      02/01/29        110        97,787  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.375      02/01/31        210        179,448  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375      08/01/28        360        339,807  

Hunt Cos., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.250      04/15/29        546        499,775  
           

 

 

 
                1,478,235  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.8%

                               

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.375      03/01/31        206        156,350  

Gtd. Notes

    9.750      06/15/25        82        81,667  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750      02/15/28        97        77,280  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.500      03/15/31        204        136,678  

Gtd. Notes

    4.625      08/01/29        198        147,528  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500      06/01/25        292        293,503  

RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.500      02/15/29        86        79,901  
           

 

 

 
              972,907  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Retail 4.9%

                               

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000%      10/15/30        465      $ 406,875  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875      01/15/28        246        228,136  

Arko Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125      11/15/29        75        65,002  

BCPE Ulysses Intermediate, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, Cash coupon 7.750% or PIK 8.500%

    7.750      04/01/27        56        53,728  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500      08/01/30        25        25,140  

Brinker International, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    8.250      07/15/30        330        345,963  

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875      07/01/29        62        63,293  

eG Global Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000      11/30/28        225        236,981  

Ferrellgas LP/Ferrellgas Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $23,188; purchased 08/04/22)(f)

    5.375      04/01/26        25        24,747  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $66,625; purchased 08/02/22 - 08/15/22)(f)

    5.875      04/01/29        75        71,237  

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.750      01/15/30        536          473,246  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625      01/15/29        259        235,149  

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.000      03/01/29        352        309,791  

Gap, Inc. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.625      10/01/29        177        149,604  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.875      10/01/31        247        198,821  

LBM Acquisition LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.250      01/15/29        340        308,213  

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875      05/01/29        460        413,415  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.250      08/01/31        230        235,476  

Park River Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.625      02/01/29        149        125,376  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750      08/01/29        187        160,712  

Patrick Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.750      05/01/29        75        68,684  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Retail (cont’d.)

                               

Patrick Industries, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500%      10/15/27        50      $ 50,280  

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.625      12/01/25        36        35,992  

Gtd. Notes

   6.750      03/01/32        140        139,467  

SRS Distribution, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000      12/01/29        345        321,143  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875      03/01/27        141        138,971  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000      06/01/31        386        347,720  

Superior Plus LP/Superior General Partner, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500      03/15/29        380        342,958  

White Cap Buyer LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.875      10/15/28        334        326,451  
           

 

 

 
                5,902,571  

Software 0.9%

                               

Black Knight InfoServ LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A (original cost $490,096; purchased 08/12/20 - 11/07/23)(f)

   3.625      09/01/28        514        483,615  

Boxer Parent Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.125      10/02/25        200        200,196  

Camelot Finance SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.500      11/01/26        110        104,775  

Clarivate Science Holdings Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875      07/01/29        289        262,007  
           

 

 

 
              1,050,593  

Telecommunications 3.1%

                               

Altice France SA (France),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.125      02/01/27        250        228,750  

Connect Finco Sarl/Connect US Finco LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750      10/01/26        200        195,500  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

      Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                              

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1A14, 144A (original cost $30,928; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000%      12/31/30        28     $ 30,928  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A (original cost $12; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000      12/31/30        117        

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3A14, 144A (original cost $115; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000      12/31/30        (r)      115  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A (original cost $0; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000      12/31/30        5        

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.500% (original cost $236,008; purchased 01/29/24)(f)

   10.500      05/25/27        255       250,226  

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500% (original cost $265,190; purchased 01/29/24)(f)

   10.500      11/25/28        411       328,897  

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000      05/01/28        423       392,111  

Iliad Holding SASU (France),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000      10/15/28        200       197,000  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500      03/15/30        567       526,289  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.250      07/01/28        752       462,480  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625      09/15/27        25       16,125  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.400      03/01/27        25       25,500  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500      05/15/30        50       51,452  

Sprint Capital Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

    8.750      03/15/32        142       171,595  

Sprint LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes

    7.625      03/01/26        224       231,480  

Viasat, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625      09/15/25        616       597,947  
          

 

 

 
               3,706,395  

Transportation 0.5%

                              

GN Bondco LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.500      10/15/31        369       365,279  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Transportation (cont’d.)

                               

RXO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.500%      11/15/27        50      $ 51,809  

XPO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125      06/01/31        25        25,553  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125      02/01/32        95        96,508  
           

 

 

 
              539,149  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $110,078,986)

                103,613,938  
           

 

 

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS 1.6%

           

Auto Parts & Equipment 0.1%

                               

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.169(c)      11/17/28        170        158,307  

Chemicals 0.4%

                               

Consolidated Energy Finance SA (Switzerland),
2024 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.817(c)      11/15/30        175        169,531  

Iris Holdings Ltd.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.163(c)      06/28/28        147        138,754  

Venator Finance Sarl,

           

Initial First-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   15.314(c)      12/31/25        54        51,578  

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   15.326(c)      10/12/28        137        135,136  
           

 

 

 
              494,999  

Electric 0.0%

                               

Heritage Power LLC,
Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.500%

   10.814(c)      07/20/26        15        14,667  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

   

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

          

Insurance 0.2%

                              

Acrisure LLC,
2021-1 Additional Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

    9.191%(c)      02/15/27       99      $ 99,015  

Asurion LLC,
New B-4 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.691(c)      01/20/29       165        155,358  
          

 

 

 
             254,373  

Media 0.1%

                              

Diamond Sports Group LLC,

          

First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 8.100%

   12.775(c)      05/25/26       62        59,505  

Second Lien Term Loan

    8.175      08/24/26 (d)      437        23,687  

Radiate Holdco LLC,

          

Amendment No. 6 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.691(c)      09/25/26       88        72,343  
          

 

 

 
             155,535  

Retail 0.1%

                              

Great Outdoors Group LLC,

          

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864%

    9.191(c)      03/06/28       49        48,491  

Software 0.4%

                              

Cotiviti, Inc.,

          

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    7.500(c)      03/31/31       275        275,000  

Skillsoft Finance II, Inc.,

          

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.684(c)      07/14/28       192        177,151  
          

 

 

 
               452,151  

Telecommunications 0.3%

                              

Digicel International Finance, Ltd. (Jamaica),

          

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.750%

   12.063(c)      05/29/27       20        19,119  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

          

Tranche B 2027 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 1.864%

    7.191(c)      03/01/27       30        29,250  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

          

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.364%

    7.691(c)      03/15/27       30        21,630  

Term Loan

       — (p)      06/01/28       16        15,164  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 89


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

  

Maturity 

Date

    

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                               

Xplornet Communications, Inc. (Canada),

           

First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.610%(c)      10/02/28        418      $ 189,366  

Initial Term Loan- Second Lien, 3 Month SOFR + 7.262%

   12.610(c)      10/01/29        150        30,000  
           

 

 

 
              304,529  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS
(cost $2,178,561)

              1,883,052  
           

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS 3.0%

           

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

    2.625      05/31/27        165        156,209  

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

    4.250      12/31/25        1,600        1,587,625  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    4.750      07/31/25        300        299,625  

U.S. Treasury Notes

    5.000      10/31/25        1,500          1,505,859  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $3,561,667)

              3,549,318  
           

 

 

 
                

Shares

        

COMMON STOCKS 1.1%

           

Chemicals 0.5%

                               

Cornerstone Chemical Co.*^

           1,807        34,333  

TPC Group, Inc.*^

           6,118        171,304  

Venator Materials PLC (original cost $612,979; purchased
09/26/18 - 10/17/23)*(f)

           433        420,705  
           

 

 

 
              626,342  

Gas Utilities 0.1%

                               

Ferrellgas Partners LP (Class B Stock) (original cost $102,501; purchased 09/24/18 - 09/26/19)(f)

           728        120,599  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.3%

                               

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

           3,212        265,889  

Heritage Power LLC*^

           2,134        26,974  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares     

Value

 

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (cont’d.)

                 

Heritage Power LLC*^

     94      $ 1,188  

Heritage Power LLC*^

     2,456        1,228  
     

 

 

 
        295,279  

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.2%

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica) (original cost $29,016; purchased 01/29/24)*^(f)

     23,916        43,288  

Intelsat Emergence SA (Luxembourg)*

     7,641        209,413  
     

 

 

 
        252,701  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $1,362,038)

        1,294,921  
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCKS 0.5%

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5%

                 

Ferrellgas Escrow LLC, 8.956%, Maturing 03/30/31 (original cost $590,708; purchased 05/15/21 - 02/09/22)^(f)

     600        600,000  

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.0%

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica) (original cost $67,030; purchased 01/26/24 - 01/29/24)*^(f)

     7,711        77,110  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $659,019)

        677,110  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $123,263,203)

          116,482,706  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.8%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)(wb)

     1,543,471        1,543,471  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares     

Value

 

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS (Continued)

     

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.683%) (cost $642,782; includes $642,240 of cash collateral for securities on loan)(b)(wb)

     643,040      $ 642,782  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $2,186,253)

        2,186,253  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.3%
(cost $125,449,456)

        118,668,959  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z) 0.7%

        879,075  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $   119,548,034  
     

 

 

 

 

 

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

*

Non-income producing security.

#

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

^

Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $1,204,975 and 1.0% of net assets.

(a)

All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of such securities, including those sold and pending settlement, is $629,529; cash collateral of $642,240 (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.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of February 29, 2024. 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.

(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

(f)

Indicates a restricted security that is acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $3,716,638. The aggregate value of $2,721,685 is 2.3% of net assets.

(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.

(k)

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

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(r)

Principal or notional amount is less than $500 par.

(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 Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

  

Expiration
Date

   Current
Notional
Amount
     Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Positions:

              

2

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes    Jun. 2024    $ 409,500             $ 68         

82

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes    Jun. 2024      8,766,313           1,773     

24

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes    Jun. 2024      2,650,500           3,288     

3

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds    Jun. 2024      357,750           2,486     

3

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds    Jun. 2024      383,625           3,797     
              

 

 

    
               $ 11,412     
              

 

 

    

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied Credit
Spread at
February 29,

2024(4)
 

Value at
Trade Date

   

Value at
February 29,

  2024  

   

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

     

CDX.NA.HY.41.V2

  12/20/28     5.000%(Q)       1,312     3.383%            $ 16,575                    $ 96,355                 $ 79,780    
           

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total return swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference Entity

   Financing 
Rate
    Counterparty     Termination
Date
    Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount

(000)#(1)
    Fair
Value
          Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(2)
 

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements:

                       

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

    1 Day SOFR(Q)/5.320%       MSI       09/20/24       (2,760   $ (17,550           $ (1,022       $ (16,528  

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Investment Grade Index(T)

    1 Day SOFR(Q)/5.320%       BNP       09/20/24       (1,490     399           (551         950    
         

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   
          $ (17,151       $ (1,573               $ (15,578      
         

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid    Premiums Received   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

 

OTC Swap Agreements

   $—    $(1,573)   $950    $(16,528)

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

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   

CGM

     $ 150,000      $ 637,503
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2     Level 3  

Investments in Securities

       

Assets

       

Long-Term Investments

       

Asset-Backed Securities

       

Collateralized Loan Obligations

   $      $ 5,464,367     $  

Corporate Bonds

            103,551,102       62,836  

Floating Rate and Other Loans

            1,696,338       186,714  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

            3,549,318        

Common Stocks

     265,889        750,717       278,315  

Preferred Stocks

                  677,110  

Short-Term Investments

       

Affiliated Mutual Funds

     2,186,253               
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,452,142      $ 115,011,842     $ 1,204,975  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

       

Assets

       

Futures Contracts

   $ 11,412      $     $  

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

            79,780        

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement

            399        
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 11,412      $ 80,179     $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement

   $      $ (17,550   $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 

*

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

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Corporate Bonds   Floating Rate
and Other Loans
  Common Stocks    Preferred
Stocks
   Rights

Balance as of 08/31/23

     $     $ 199,702     $ 152,950      $ 600,000      $ 8,179

Realized gain (loss)

       (3,035 )       164                     14,933

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       3,235       (13,928 )       38,680        9,696        (8,168 )

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

       87,207       231,743       86,685        67,030       

Sales/Paydowns

       (24,454 )       (224,912 )                     (14,944 )

Accrued discount/premium

       (117 )       (6,055 )              384       

Transfers into Level 3*

                                

Transfers out of Level 3*

                                
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Balance as of 02/29/24

     $ 62,836     $ 186,714     $ 278,315      $ 677,110      $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 3,235     $ 2,109     $ 38,680      $ 9,696      $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the securities’ fair values as of the beginning of period. Securities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 are due to changes in the method utilized in valuing the investments. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are typically a result of a change from the use of methods used by independent pricing services (Level 2) to the use of a single broker quote or valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to an absence of current or reliable market quotations (Level 3). Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 are a result of the availability of current and reliable market data provided by independent pricing services or other valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 820, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments of the Fund.

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by the Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

Level 3

Securities**   

   Fair Value as of
February 29,
2024
     Valuation
Approach
  

Valuation

Methodology

  

Unobservable

Inputs

Corporate Bonds

   $ 31,043      Market    Recovery Value    Recovery Rate

Corporate Bonds

     31,793      Market    Transaction Based    Unadjusted Purchase Price

Common Stocks

     107,011      Market    Enterprise Value    Implied/Recovery Value

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Level 3

Securities**   

   Fair Value as of
February 29,
2024
     Valuation
Approach
  

Valuation

Methodology

  

Unobservable

Inputs

Preferred Stocks

   $ 77,110      Market    Enterprise Value    Implied/Recovery Value

Preferred Stocks

     600,000      Market    Transaction Based    Unadjusted Purchase Price
  

 

 

          
   $ 846,957           
  

 

 

          

 

**

The table does not include Level 3 securities and/or derivatives that are valued by independent pricing vendors or brokers. As of February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of these securities and/or derivatives was $358,018. The unobservable inputs for these investments were not developed by the Fund and are not readily available (e.g. single broker quotes).

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Media

     7.5

Oil & Gas

     7.0  

Commercial Services

     5.0  

Retail

     5.0  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     4.6  

Leisure Time

     4.4  

Healthcare-Services

     4.2  

Electric

     4.1  

Pipelines

     3.9  

Diversified Financial Services

     3.9  

Home Builders

     3.5  

Telecommunications

     3.4  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     3.0  

Entertainment

     2.8  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.6  

Chemicals

     2.2  

Pharmaceuticals

     2.0  

Packaging & Containers

     2.0  

Foods

     2.0  

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

     1.8  

Mining

     1.7  

Lodging

     1.7  

Building Materials

     1.7  

Airlines

     1.3  

Software

     1.3  

Real Estate

     1.2

Healthcare-Products

     1.1  

Auto Manufacturers

     1.1  

Computers

     1.0  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     0.9  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.8  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     0.8  

Housewares

     0.8  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     0.8  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.7  

Insurance

     0.7  

Environmental Control

     0.7  

Banks

     0.7  

Household Products/Wares

     0.6  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     0.5  

Iron/Steel

     0.5  

Transportation

     0.5  

Apparel

     0.4  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.4  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.3  

Agriculture

     0.3  

Advertising

     0.3  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.3  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     0.2  

Internet

     0.2  

Home Furnishings

     0.2  

Electronics

     0.2  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Gas

     0.2

Coal

     0.1  

Engineering & Construction

     0.1  

Gas Utilities

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     99.3  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.7  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at
fair  value         

  

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 79,780      $  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      11,412         

Interest rate contracts

            Premiums received for OTC swap agreements      1,573  

Interest rate contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements      950     Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements      16,528  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $  92,142        $  18,101  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

98


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 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          

Forward

Currency

Exchange

Contracts

                 Swaps  

Credit contracts

   $       $          $ 106,608  

Foreign exchange contracts

             4,335             

Interest rate contracts

     (60,364                  15,231  
  

 

 

     

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total

   $ (60,364         $ 4,335              $ 121,839  
  

 

 

     

 

 

        

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures            Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
           Swaps  

Credit contracts

   $        $        $ (26,278

Foreign exchange contracts

              (1,660         

Interest rate contracts

     (13,947                 (54,067
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $ (13,947          $ (1,660          $ (80,345
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*  

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     $9,164,362             

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

     322,281           

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

     37,443           

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

     75,583           

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Buy Protection (1)

     2,266,667           

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

     2,891,917           

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

     2,398,000           

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

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

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives and 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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives and 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)(2)

    

Net

Amount

 Securities on Loan

     $629,529      $(629,529)      $—

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)

  

Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)

 

Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)

  

Net
Amount

BNP

     $ 950      $ (551 )     $ 399     $      $ 399

MSI

              (17,550 )       (17,550 )              (17,550 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 950      $ (18,101 )     $ (17,151 )     $      $ (17,151 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

100


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value, including securities on loan of $629,529:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $123,263,203)

   $ 116,482,706  

Affiliated investments (cost $2,186,253)

     2,186,253  

Cash

     2,718  

Dividends and interest receivable

     1,821,773  

Receivable for investments sold

     810,795  

Receivable from custodian

     171,912  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     150,000  

Due from broker—variation margin futures

     7,359  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     2,233  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     950  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     121,636,699  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     1,377,900  

Payable to broker for collateral for securities on loan

     642,240  

Management fee payable

     49,917  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements

     16,528  

Premiums received for OTC swap agreements

     1,573  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     507  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     2,088,665  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 119,548,034  
  

 

 

 
        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 3,450  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     133,732,186  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (14,187,602
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 119,548,034  
  

 

 

 

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

($119,548,034 ÷ 3,450,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 34.65  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 101


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 4,088,923  

Affiliated dividend income

     40,478  

Unaffiliated dividend income

     29,878  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $222)

     234  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     4,159,513  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     284,208  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     3,875,305  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (2,012,400

Futures transactions

     (60,364

In-kind redemptions

     (379,565

Forward currency contract transactions

     4,335  

Swap agreement transactions

     121,839  

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,433
  

 

 

 
     (2,327,588
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     4,135,776  

Futures

     (13,947

Forward currency contracts

     (1,660

Swap agreements

     (80,345

Foreign currencies

     (281
  

 

 

 
     4,039,543  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     1,711,955  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 5,587,260  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

102


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2023

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                               

Operations

           

Net investment income (loss)

    $ 3,875,305         $ 6,440,038    

Net realized gain (loss) on investment, in-kind redemptions and foreign currency transactions

      (2,327,588         (2,263,367  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

      4,039,543              1,406,029    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      5,587,260           5,582,700    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

           

Distributions from distributable earnings

      (4,420,224         (6,738,650  
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Fund share transactions

           

Net proceeds from shares sold (125,000 and 500,000 shares, respectively)

      4,297,277           17,014,419    

Shares sold in-kind (575,000 and 425,000 shares, respectively)

      19,566,868           14,435,556    

Shares redeemed in-kind (500,000 and 0 shares, respectively)

      (16,682,364            

Cost of shares purchased (75,000 and 325,000 shares, respectively)

      (2,450,732         (11,039,936  
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

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

      4,731,049           20,410,039    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

      5,898,085           19,254,089    

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of period

      113,649,949           94,395,860    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

End of period

    $ 119,548,034         $ 113,649,949    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 103


PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
                                                               
     

Six

Months
Ended

February 29,

        Year Ended August 31,          September 24,
2018(a)
through
August 31,
   
   2024         2023     2022     2021     2020          2019  

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                                                             

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $34.18           $34.64       $41.42       $39.99       $40.96            $40.00      

Income (loss) from investment operations:

 

                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     1.22           2.39       1.85       1.95       2.49            2.30      
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions      0.65           (0.32     (6.23     2.30       (0.49          0.85      

Total from investment operations

     1.87           2.07       (4.38     4.25       2.00            3.15      

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                             

Dividends from net investment income

     (1.40         (2.53     (1.92     (2.24     (2.55          (2.19    

Distributions from net realized gains

     -           -       (0.48     (0.58     (0.42          -      

Total dividends and distributions

     (1.40         (2.53     (2.40     (2.82     (2.97          (2.19    

Net asset value, end of period

     $34.65           $34.18       $34.64       $41.42       $39.99            $40.96      

Total Return(c):

     5.64         6.32     (11.01 )%      11.00     5.24          8.20    
   
                                                               

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                             

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $119,548           $113,650       $94,396       $86,976       $34,994            $27,649      

Average net assets (000)

     $107,842           $91,165       $85,683       $58,270       $29,367            $26,467      

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                             

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.53 %(e)           0.53     0.53     0.53     0.53          0.52 %(e)     
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement      0.53 %(e)           0.53     0.53     0.53     0.53          0.53 %(e)     

Net investment income (loss)

     7.23 %(e)           7.06     4.87     4.76     6.37          6.15 %(e)     

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

     26         35     31     85     57          55    

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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)

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.

104


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  99.0%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  13.2%

           

Automobiles  4.1%

                           

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust,

           

Series 2023-01, Class C

   5.800%    12/18/28      100      $ 100,695  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC,

           

Series 2022-01A, Class A, 144A

   3.830    08/21/28      100        95,335  

Series 2023-03A, Class A, 144A

   5.440    02/22/28      200        200,242  

BOF VII AL Funding Trust I,

           

Series 2023-CAR03, Class A2, 144A

   6.291    07/26/32      151        151,730  

CarMax Auto Owner Trust,

           

Series 2022-01, Class D

   2.470    07/17/28      100        93,020  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC,

           

Series 2023-02, Class A2, 144A

   5.560    04/22/30      100        100,062  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust,

           

Series 2023-01, Class A, 144A

   4.850    08/15/35      100        99,479  

Series 2023-02, Class A, 144A

   5.280    02/15/36      100        101,015  

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust,

           

Series 2023-01, Class A1, 144A

   4.920    05/15/28      100        99,586  

Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC,

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A, 144A

   5.490    06/25/27      100        99,810  

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC,

           

Series 2022-02A, Class A, 144A

   2.330    06/26/28      100        90,918  

Series 2023-03A, Class A, 144A

   5.940    02/25/28      100        101,023  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust,

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A, 144A

   5.410    11/14/29      200        199,986  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust,

           

Series 2023-03, Class C

   5.770    11/15/30      100        100,570  

Series 2023-04, Class C

   6.040    12/15/31      100        101,488  

Wheels Fleet Lease Funding LLC,

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A, 144A

   5.800    04/18/38      100        100,103  
           

 

 

 
                1,835,062  

Collateralized Loan Obligations  8.5%

                           

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-25A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.390% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.390%)

   6.708(c)    04/20/35      250        250,256  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-07A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.692(c)    11/27/31      239        238,596  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 105


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.320% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.320%)

   6.618%(c)    04/18/35      250      $ 250,075  

Balboa Bay Loan Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.120%)

   6.699(c)    01/20/32      249        249,573  

Clover CLO LLC,

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.382%)

   6.699(c)    04/20/32      400        400,500  

Crown City CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.340% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.340%)

   6.658(c)    04/20/35      250        249,488  

Elevation CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-13A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.190%)

   6.766(c)    07/15/34      250        249,495  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-10A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.140%)

   6.719(c)    04/20/34      250        250,323  

ICG US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-02RA, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.632% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.370%)

   6.946(c)    01/16/33      248        248,638  

Northwoods Capital Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-15A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.472% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.472%)

   6.842(c)    06/20/34      250        250,299  

Romark CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-04A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.757(c)    07/10/34      400        400,989  

TCW CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.280% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.280%)

   6.598(c)    10/20/32      250        250,313  

Whitebox CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class ANAR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.392% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.130%)

   6.710(c)    07/24/32      500        501,569  
           

 

 

 
                3,790,114  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Consumer Loans  0.6%

                           

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust,

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A, 144A

   1.750%    09/14/35      200      $ 185,385  

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A

   5.840    09/15/36      100        101,516  
           

 

 

 
              286,901  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $5,933,184)

                5,912,077  
           

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  10.7%

           

BANK,

           

Series 2019-BN22, Class A3

   2.726    11/15/62      250        220,637  

Series 2021-BN38, Class A4

   2.275    12/15/64      100        82,162  

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

           

Series 2021-C12, Class A4

   2.421    11/15/54      250        211,300  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2021-B25, Class A3

   1.906    04/15/54      500        428,654  

Series 2021-B31, Class A4

   2.420    12/15/54      100        82,868  

CD Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2019-CD08, Class A3

   2.657    08/15/57      500        441,095  

Commercial Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2014-UBS04, Class A4

   3.420    08/10/47      471        467,039  

Series 2015-DC01, Class A5

   3.350    02/10/48      500        487,663  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust,

           

Series 2019-GC42, Class A3

   2.749    09/10/52      250        220,736  

JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

           

Series 2019-COR05, Class A3

   3.123    06/13/52      500        448,099  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2017-C39, Class A4

   3.157    09/15/50      500        470,552  

Series 2019-C52, Class A4

   2.643    08/15/52      436        387,299  

Series 2020-C56, Class A1

   1.341    06/15/53      127        126,391  

Series 2020-C56, Class A4

   2.194    06/15/53      500        424,158  

Series 2021-C59, Class A3

   1.958    04/15/54      350        306,945  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $5,376,238)

              4,805,598  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 107


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS  28.6%

           

Aerospace & Defense  0.8%

                           

Boeing Co. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.196%    02/04/26      253      $ 237,564  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.950    02/01/30      50        43,732  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.625    03/01/48      35        24,317  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.930    05/01/60      20        19,113  

RTX Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.375    03/15/32      25        20,261  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.125    11/16/28      13        12,485  
           

 

 

 
              357,472  

Agriculture  0.5%

                           

Altria Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.400    05/06/30      48        43,200  

Gtd. Notes

   3.400    02/04/41      50        35,932  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom),

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.557    08/15/27      23        21,715  

Gtd. Notes

   5.834    02/20/31      50        49,807  

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125    02/15/30      35        34,830  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125    02/13/31      25        24,599  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250    09/07/28      20        20,145  
           

 

 

 
                230,228  

Airlines  0.1%

                           

Southwest Airlines Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125    06/15/27      50        49,831  

United Airlines 2013-1 Class A Pass-Through Trust,

           

Pass-Through Certificates

   4.300    02/15/27      8        7,726  
           

 

 

 
              57,557  

Auto Manufacturers  0.5%

                           

Cummins, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.150    02/20/34      15        14,985  

Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC (Germany),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   1.625    12/13/24      150        145,479  

General Motors Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.250    10/02/43      26        26,095  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

108


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Auto Manufacturers (cont’d.)

                           

General Motors Co., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.600%    04/01/36      17      $ 17,822  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   0.800    10/16/25      17        15,889  
           

 

 

 
              220,270  

Banks  6.8%

                           

Bank of America Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.299(ff)    07/21/32      60        48,539  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.687(ff)    04/22/32      165        138,102  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   2.496(ff)    02/13/31      375          319,696  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series N

   1.658(ff)    03/11/27      30        27,853  

Barclays PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.829(ff)    05/09/27      200        200,353  

Citigroup, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.666(ff)    01/29/31      110        94,316  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.976(ff)    11/05/30      120        105,861  

Comerica, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.982(ff)    01/30/30      15        14,731  

Fifth Third Bancorp,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.339(ff)    07/27/29      15        15,404  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.992(ff)    01/27/32      90        72,156  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.615(ff)    04/22/32      85        70,648  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.750    02/25/26      25        24,375  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.814(ff)    04/23/29      80        75,572  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.208(ff)    08/21/29      10        10,171  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.578(ff)    04/22/27      100        92,430  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.953(ff)    02/04/32      130        104,543  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.522(ff)    04/22/31      370        316,074  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.545(ff)    11/08/32      5        4,118  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.580(ff)    04/22/32      42        35,115  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.739(ff)    10/15/30      150        131,593  

Sub. Notes

   2.956(ff)    05/13/31      21        18,231  

KeyCorp,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.401(ff)    03/06/35      15        15,048  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 109


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Banks (cont’d.)

                           

Morgan Stanley,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   1.512%(ff)    07/20/27      270      $ 246,941  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   2.239(ff)    07/21/32      40        32,249  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   2.699(ff)    01/22/31      180        155,818  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   3.772(ff)    01/24/29      60        56,708  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   3.875    01/27/26      76        74,153  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   1.928(ff)    04/28/32      165        130,976  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.812(ff)    06/12/26      105        105,135  

Truist Financial Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.435(ff)    01/24/30      40        39,602  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.867(ff)    06/08/34      15        14,998  

U.S. Bancorp,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.836(ff)    06/12/34      20        20,155  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   2.572(ff)    02/11/31      282        240,545  
           

 

 

 
                3,052,209  

Beverages  0.4%

                           

Bacardi Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.450    05/15/25      110        108,344  

Constellation Brands, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.250    08/01/31      80        65,245  
           

 

 

 
              173,589  

Biotechnology  0.2%

                           

Amgen, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250    03/02/30      80        80,598  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.750    03/02/63      15        15,006  
           

 

 

 
              95,604  

Building Materials  0.1%

                           

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.400    07/15/31      11        9,139  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

110


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Building Materials (cont’d.)

                           

Owens Corning,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.400%    08/15/26      25      $ 23,858  

Vulcan Materials Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    06/01/30      13        11,848  
           

 

 

 
              44,845  

Chemicals  0.1%

                           

FMC Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500    10/01/49      13        9,662  

LYB International Finance III LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.200    10/15/49      17        13,121  

Nutrien Ltd. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.900    03/27/28      15        14,861  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.900    06/01/43      21        18,944  
           

 

 

 
                56,588  

Commercial Services  1.0%

                           

California Institute of Technology,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.650    09/01/2119      20        13,920  

Equifax, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.350    09/15/31      20        16,332  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.600    12/01/24      101        98,706  

ERAC USA Finance LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.300    12/01/26      45        42,838  

Global Payments, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.200    03/01/26      21        19,332  

Johns Hopkins University,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, Series A

   4.705    07/01/32      20        20,113  

Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series F

   2.989    07/01/50      10        7,226  

Unsec’d. Notes

   4.678    07/01/2114      30        27,360  

President & Fellows of Harvard College,

           

Unsec’d. Notes

   2.517    10/15/50      35        22,899  

Unsec’d. Notes

   3.150    07/15/46      35        26,175  

Trustees of Boston University,

           

Sec’d. Notes, Series CC

   4.061    10/01/48      20        17,082  

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.610    02/15/2119      25        17,277  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 111


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                           

University of Southern California,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.976%    10/01/53      32      $ 32,124  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2017

   3.841    10/01/47      10        8,339  

Washington University (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2022

   3.524    04/15/54      80        62,031  

Yale University,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2020

   2.402    04/15/50      20        12,829  
           

 

 

 
                444,583  

Computers  0.1%

                           

Apple, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250    02/23/26      40        38,804  

International Business Machines Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    11/29/32      8        8,470  
           

 

 

 
              47,274  

Diversified Financial Services  0.2%

                           

Discover Financial Services,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.750    03/04/25      21        20,611  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.625    10/15/31      25        20,447  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    07/21/28      55        56,070  
           

 

 

 
              97,128  

Electric  3.1%

                           

AEP Texas, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.450    05/15/51      13        8,956  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series I

   2.100    07/01/30      62        51,318  

AEP Transmission Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.250    09/15/48      17        14,014  

Arizona Public Service Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.600    08/15/29      8        7,045  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    12/01/49      25        17,239  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.350    12/15/32      20        21,179  

Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.600    06/15/43      32        28,251  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

112


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Electric (cont’d.)

                           

DTE Electric Co.,

           

General Ref. Mortgage, Series A

   4.050%    05/15/48      21      $ 17,041  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.100    06/01/37      21        21,995  

Duke Energy Florida LLC,

           

First Mortgage

   2.400    12/15/31      95        78,545  

Eversource Energy,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series O

   4.250    04/01/29      41        39,058  

Florida Power & Light Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.050    06/01/42      15        12,709  

MidAmerican Energy Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.250    07/15/49      34        28,565  

Mississippi Power Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 12-A

   4.250    03/15/42      33        27,508  

Monongahela Power Co.,

           

First Mortgage, 144A

   3.550    05/15/27      96        90,941  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.051    03/01/25      145          145,586  

Northern States Power Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   3.400    08/15/42      34        25,817  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.750    06/15/24      17        16,855  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.500    07/01/40      40        33,605  

First Mortgage

   4.750    02/15/44      45        37,515  

PacifiCorp,

           

First Mortgage

   5.350    12/01/53      40        36,736  

PECO Energy Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   2.800    06/15/50      32        20,616  

First Mortgage

   4.900    06/15/33      50        49,499  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.,

           

First Mortgage

   3.000    10/01/49      13        8,868  

First Mortgage

   5.250    05/15/53      15        14,561  

Public Service Co. of Colorado,

           

First Mortgage

   5.250    04/01/53      25        23,668  

Public Service Electric & Gas Co.,

           

First Mortgage, MTN

   3.600    12/01/47      13        9,909  

First Mortgage, MTN

   3.700    05/01/28      38        36,323  

Sec’d. Notes, MTN

   4.650    03/15/33      75        72,531  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 113


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Electric (cont’d.)

                           

Puget Energy, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.100%    06/15/30      75      $ 67,904  

San Diego Gas & Electric Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.150    05/15/48      15        12,346  

First Mortgage

   5.350    04/01/53      25        24,184  

Sempra,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.300    04/01/25      35        34,179  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.000    02/01/48      15        11,646  

Southern California Edison Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.900    06/01/26      90        89,382  

First Ref. Mortgage

   4.000    04/01/47      55        42,779  

System Energy Resources, Inc.,

           

First Mortgage

   6.000    04/15/28      10        10,098  

Tucson Electric Power Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250    05/15/32      30        26,160  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.550    07/15/24      47        46,467  

Xcel Energy, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.750    03/15/27      10        9,027  
           

 

 

 
                1,370,625  

Engineering & Construction  0.4%

                           

Mexico City Airport Trust (Mexico),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.250    10/31/26      200        192,308  

Entertainment 0.2%

                           

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.279    03/15/32      20        17,651  

Gtd. Notes

   5.141    03/15/52      70        56,840  
           

 

 

 
              74,491  

Foods  0.5%

                           

Campbell Soup Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.300    03/19/25      51        49,724  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.000    02/02/29      100        87,682  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Foods (cont’d.)

                           

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.375%    06/01/46      30      $ 24,885  

Mars, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.600    04/01/34      10        8,839  

Tyson Foods, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.700    03/15/34      35        34,988  
           

 

 

 
                206,118  

Gas  0.3%

                           

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.100    09/01/47      21        16,809  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250    03/01/28      65        65,468  

NiSource, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.490    05/15/27      13        12,360  

Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    06/01/29      21        19,334  

Southern California Gas Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   3.750    09/15/42      30        23,651  
           

 

 

 
              137,622  

Healthcare-Services  1.0%

                           

Ascension Health,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series B

   2.532    11/15/29      35        31,179  

Elevance Health, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.625    05/15/42      50        44,988  

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

   2.810    06/01/41      70        51,224  

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

   3.002    06/01/51      10        6,853  

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2020

   2.955    01/01/50      15        10,201  

Methodist Hospital (The),

           

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 20A

   2.705    12/01/50      10        6,417  

New York & Presbyterian Hospital (The),

           

Unsec’d. Notes

   4.024    08/01/45      20        16,929  

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Obligated Group,

           

Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

   2.633    07/15/51      20        12,939  

OhioHealth Corp.,

           

Sec’d. Notes

   2.297    11/15/31      30        24,793  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                           

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, Series 2042

   2.719%    01/01/42      15      $ 10,552  

Sentara Healthcare,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 2021

   2.927    11/01/51      65        43,900  

Stanford Health Care,

           

Unsec’d. Notes

   3.027    08/15/51      35        24,191  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.300    05/15/31      45        37,689  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.950    10/15/42      60        50,433  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500    04/15/33      25        24,009  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950    05/15/62      10        9,191  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.050    04/15/53      22        20,932  

UPMC,

           

Sec’d. Notes

   5.035    05/15/33      25        24,679  
           

 

 

 
                451,099  

Home Builders  0.5%

                           

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.875    03/15/27      220        216,295  

Insurance  0.5%

                           

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.900    04/05/32      45        39,561  

Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    10/15/50      8        5,618  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.868    06/01/44      30        27,005  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.625    08/16/32      15        14,738  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    12/07/33      70        70,043  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.951    10/15/50      38        28,518  

Lincoln National Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.050    01/15/30      8        7,003  

Markel Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.150    09/17/50      17        13,421  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Insurance (cont’d.)

                           

Principal Financial Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.625%    09/15/42      32      $ 28,683  

W.R. Berkley Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.000    05/12/50      8        6,159  
           

 

 

 
              240,749  

Iron/Steel  0.2%

                           

Nucor Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.300    05/23/27      25        24,428  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.450    04/15/30      60        54,526  
           

 

 

 
              78,954  

Lodging  0.1%

                           

Marriott International, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series R

   3.125    06/15/26      33        31,499  

Machinery-Construction & Mining  0.0%

                           

Caterpillar, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.600    09/19/29      13        11,703  

Machinery-Diversified  0.2%

                           

Flowserve Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.800    01/15/32      5        4,088  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.200    06/15/25      88        85,348  

Gtd. Notes

   5.611    03/11/34      10        10,041  
           

 

 

 
              99,477  

Media  1.0%

                           

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.800    03/01/50      24        17,340  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.908    07/23/25      93        91,702  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   6.384    10/23/35      120          115,939  

Comcast Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.999    11/01/49      42        33,217  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 117


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Comcast Corp., (cont’d.)

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.250%    10/15/30      30      $ 28,671  

Gtd. Notes

   5.500    05/15/64      30        29,464  

Cox Communications, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.450    09/15/28      110        110,845  

Discovery Communications LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.200    09/20/47      23        18,708  
           

 

 

 
              445,886  

Mining  1.2%

                           

Barrick North America Finance LLC (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.750    05/01/43      55        56,042  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.125    03/01/28      25        23,726  

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    08/01/28      50        47,682  

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT/Mineral Industri

           

Indonesia Persero PT (Indonesia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.530    11/15/28      200        206,544  

Kinross Gold Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    07/15/33      60        61,167  

Newmont Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.250    10/01/30      5        4,181  

Gtd. Notes

   2.600    07/15/32      50        41,127  

Gtd. Notes

   2.800    10/01/29      122          108,325  
           

 

 

 
              548,794  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing  0.2%

                           

Carlisle Cos., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.200    03/01/32      30        23,728  

Textron, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.375    03/01/28      84        78,735  
           

 

 

 
              102,463  

Oil & Gas  1.2%

                           

BP Capital Markets America, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.893    09/11/33      40        39,236  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

118


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                           

Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.750%    02/15/52      5      $ 3,563  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400    06/15/47      34        31,188  

Continental Resources, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   2.268    11/15/26      15        13,756  

Devon Energy Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.600    07/15/41      36        33,922  

Ecopetrol SA (Colombia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.375    06/26/26      40        39,364  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.625    01/19/29      35        37,065  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   8.875    01/13/33      40        42,040  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.900    09/29/31      30        24,885  

Ovintiv, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.650    05/15/25      155          155,020  

Phillips 66,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.150    12/15/30      84        69,799  

Phillips 66 Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.550    10/01/26      17        16,321  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.125    01/15/26      50        46,385  
           

 

 

 
              552,544  

Pharmaceuticals  1.4%

                           

AbbVie, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.200    11/21/29      100        91,492  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.050    11/21/39      15        13,166  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.550    03/15/35      60        57,521  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.625    10/01/42      15        13,725  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.400    07/26/29      5        4,660  

Cigna Group (The),

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    10/15/28      30        29,135  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.400    03/15/30      35        30,005  

CVS Health Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125    02/21/30      15        14,910  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125    07/20/45      82        74,655  

Eli Lilly & Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.700    02/09/34      75        74,057  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 119


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pharmaceuticals (cont’d.)

                           

Merck & Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.400%    03/07/29      8      $ 7,514  

Mylan, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.200    04/15/48      15        12,283  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.200    09/23/26      144        137,097  

Viatris, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.850    06/22/40      98        71,937  
           

 

 

 
              632,157  

Pipelines  2.3%

                           

DCP Midstream Operating LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.125    05/15/29      65        64,195  

Energy Transfer LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950    06/15/28      133          130,952  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.550    05/15/34      5        4,950  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.250    04/15/49      34        34,305  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series 20Y

   5.800    06/15/38      50        49,347  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.125    07/31/29      20        18,298  

Gtd. Notes

   4.850    03/15/44      15        13,730  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.000    02/15/31      34        27,575  

Gtd. Notes

   3.250    08/01/50      17        10,994  

MPLX LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.650    08/15/30      75        63,827  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500    04/15/38      63        54,896  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.875    06/01/25      55        54,486  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500    02/15/49      17        15,918  

ONEOK Partners LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.125    02/01/41      25        25,404  

ONEOK, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.100    03/15/30      57        50,498  

Gtd. Notes

   3.400    09/01/29      15        13,700  

Gtd. Notes

   6.050    09/01/33      105        108,190  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500    12/15/26      17        16,676  

Targa Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.200    02/01/33      10        8,998  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pipelines (cont’d.)

                           

Targa Resources Corp., (cont’d.)

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.200%    07/01/27      55      $ 54,692  

Gtd. Notes

   6.125    03/15/33      80        82,433  

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250    05/15/30      66        59,383  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.950    05/15/50      31        24,115  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    11/15/30      50        45,089  
           

 

 

 
                1,032,651  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)  1.1%

                           

CubeSmart LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.250    12/15/28      15        13,048  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.250    01/15/32      5        4,148  

Host Hotels & Resorts LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series J

   2.900    12/15/31      5        4,129  

Kimco Realty OP LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   1.900    03/01/28      55        48,184  

Gtd. Notes

   3.200    04/01/32      25        21,235  

Realty Income Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.200    06/15/28      80        71,005  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.700    02/15/32      33        27,050  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.100    12/15/29      29        26,042  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250    01/15/31      25        22,114  

Simon Property Group LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.750    02/01/28      90        79,671  

Sun Communities Operating LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.700    01/15/33      35        34,453  

Ventas Realty LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.125    01/15/26      127        123,631  

VICI Properties LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    02/15/28      20        19,376  
           

 

 

 
              494,086  

Retail  0.2%

                           

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500    07/26/47      27        22,697  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 121


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Retail (cont’d.)

                           

AutoZone, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.750%    04/18/29      28      $ 26,284  

Home Depot, Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    12/16/36      8        8,522  

McDonald’s Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   4.700    12/09/35      18        17,288  
           

 

 

 
              74,791  

Semiconductors  0.5%

                           

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.500    01/15/28      45        42,374  

Broadcom, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.137    11/15/35      42        33,288  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.419    04/15/33      120        102,473  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.000    04/15/29      25        23,656  

Intel Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.600    02/21/54      15        14,998  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.625    02/10/43      5        5,082  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.900    02/10/63      20        20,834  
           

 

 

 
                242,705  

Software  0.3%

                           

Microsoft Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.525    06/01/50      43        27,709  

Oracle Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.600    04/01/50      15        10,557  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.850    04/01/60      8        5,557  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.550    02/06/53      20        19,143  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.900    11/09/52      30        33,849  

Workday, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.700    04/01/29      20        18,693  
           

 

 

 
              115,508  

Telecommunications  1.0%

                           

AT&T, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.550    12/01/33      50        39,427  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    09/15/53      50        34,398  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                           

AT&T, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500%    05/15/35      65      $ 59,810  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400    02/15/34      50        50,067  

Rogers Communications, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.300    02/15/34      65        63,697  

Sprint LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.625    03/01/26      110        113,673  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.000    02/15/41      40        28,867  

Gtd. Notes

   3.875    04/15/30      30        27,856  

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.355    03/15/32      26        21,059  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.016    12/03/29      7        6,644  
           

 

 

 
              445,498  

Transportation  0.1%

                           

CSX Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.150    05/01/37      33        35,750  

Trucking & Leasing  0.3%

                           

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    05/24/26      110        110,587  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $14,364,288)

                12,821,707  
           

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS  0.2%

           

Michigan  0.1%

                           

University of Michigan,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Sustainability Bond, Series B

   3.504    04/01/52      35        26,462  

New Jersey  0.0%

                           

New Jersey Turnpike Authority,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, BABs, Series F

   7.414    01/01/40      10        12,191  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

MUNICIPAL BONDS (Continued)

           

New York  0.0%

                           

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey,

           

Consolidated, Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series 174

   4.458%    10/01/62      10      $ 8,914  

Ohio  0.0%

                           

Ohio State University (The),

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series A

   4.800    06/01/2111      10        8,997  

Pennsylvania  0.0%

                           

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission,

           

Revenue Bonds, BABs, Series B

   5.511    12/01/45      10        10,330  

Texas  0.1%

                           

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series A

   4.087    11/01/51      20        16,655  

Virginia  0.0%

                           

University of Virginia,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series B

   2.584    11/01/51      25        16,238  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(cost $135,436)

              99,787  
           

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  0.3%

           

FHLMC Structured Agency Credit Risk REMIC Trust,

           

Series 2021-DNA03, Class M2, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.100% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.422(c)    10/25/33      50        50,624  

Series 2022-DNA03, Class M1B, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.900% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   8.222(c)    04/25/42      30        31,047  

MFA Trust,

           

Series 2021-RPL01, Class A1, 144A

   1.131(cc)    07/25/60      55        48,774  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $135,295)

                130,445  
           

 

 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS  0.8%

           

Indonesia Government International Bond (Indonesia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    01/11/28      200        189,818  

Mexico Government International Bond (Mexico),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   6.050    01/11/40      50        49,043  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

           

Peruvian Government International Bond (Peru),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.125%    08/25/27      50      $ 48,415  

Romanian Government International Bond (Romania),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   6.000    05/25/34      86        83,902  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $410,994)

              371,178  
           

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS  25.4%

           

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   1.500    04/01/51      411        308,021  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000    02/01/51      854        674,917  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000    07/01/51      462        364,058  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.500    04/01/51      898        742,196  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500    01/01/52      225        201,040  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   4.000    11/01/39      155        145,935  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   4.000    12/01/40      103        96,906  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   5.000    12/01/52      332        321,814  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   6.000    11/01/52      197        198,445  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   1.500    12/01/50      328        245,158  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.000    05/01/36      347        307,797  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.000    05/01/51      685        541,008  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.(k)

   2.500    04/01/51      1,257          1,039,458  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    05/01/52      438        363,931  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    11/01/46      226        201,127  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    02/01/52      431        369,239  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    03/01/52      411        356,679  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    05/01/52      402        350,877  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    06/01/47      321        290,614  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    02/01/52      220        196,447  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.000    02/01/41      129        121,651  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.000    02/01/45      111        104,579  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.000    03/01/49      354        331,415  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.000    05/01/52      227        208,839  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500    05/01/52      287        271,406  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500    06/01/52      218        206,819  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.000    07/01/52      465        451,394  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.500    10/01/52      228        225,888  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.500    11/01/52      455        451,407  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.000    03/20/51      386        314,149  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    01/20/51      543        475,950  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

           

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500%    05/20/52      923      $ 883,275  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.500    09/15/31      15        12,033  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $12,682,230)

                11,374,472  
           

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS  19.8%

           

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   1.250    05/15/50      210        106,673  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   1.625    11/15/50      50        28,086  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   1.750    08/15/41      21        13,988  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.000    11/15/41      1,045        723,336  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.250    05/15/41      345        251,904  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.250    08/15/49      275        182,188  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.250    02/15/52      30        19,636  

U.S. Treasury Bonds(k)

   2.375    02/15/42      1,170        860,133  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.375    05/15/51      365        246,432  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.750    08/15/47      695        516,689  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.875    05/15/52      135        101,714  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   3.000    02/15/49      330        255,750  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   3.250    05/15/42      155        130,394  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   3.375    08/15/42      10        8,552  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   3.375    11/15/48      960        797,400  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   3.625    02/15/53      265        231,792  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.000    11/15/42      60        56,025  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.125    08/15/53      1        958  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.375    08/15/43      5        4,897  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.750    11/15/43      35        36,028  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.750    11/15/53      120        127,763  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.250    06/30/29      385        366,261  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.875    04/30/25      1,385        1,368,120  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.875    08/15/33      143        138,732  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.000    01/31/29      385        380,548  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.000    02/15/34      185        181,387  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.125    09/30/27      450        446,379  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.375    12/15/26      44        43,914  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.500    11/15/33      202        205,851  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.625    11/15/26      42        42,158  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.750    07/31/25      85        84,894  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.875    11/30/25      40        40,098  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   2.221(s)    02/15/42      1,395        600,286  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   2.527(s)    08/15/44      305        116,829  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   2.542(s)    02/15/46      450        161,613  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

     

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   2.561%(s)    11/15/45      80      $ 29,072  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $10,100,237)

              8,906,480  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $49,137,902)

              44,421,744  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  0.5%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $210,954)(wb)

           210,954        210,954  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  99.5%
(cost $49,348,856)

              44,632,698  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z)  0.5%

              237,557  
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

            $   44,870,255  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

#

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

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of February 29, 2024. 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.

(k)

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

(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.

(z)

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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward Commitment Contract:

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligation

  Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
  Settlement
Date
  Principal
Amount
(000)#
    Value  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.
(proceeds receivable $498,848)

  5.500%   TBA   03/13/24     $(500   $ (494,586
         

 

 

 

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Number
of
Contracts

  

Type

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

Long Positions:

 

         

12

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024      $ 2,457,000        $ (1,146  

10

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        1,069,063          555    

32

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        3,534,000          4,284    

1

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds      Jun. 2024        127,875          127    
             

 

 

   
                3,820    
             

 

 

   

Short Positions:

            

2

   10 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        228,344          (1,347  

15

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds      Jun. 2024        1,788,750          (18,671  
             

 

 

   
                    (20,018      
             

 

 

   
              $ (16,198  
             

 

 

   

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
  Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
   Implied Credit
Spread at
February 29,
2024(4)
  Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 29,
2024
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

             

CDX.NA.IG.41.V1

   12/20/28    1.000%(Q)   2,970    0.520%   $ 42,827            $ 67,224                  $ 24,397        
            

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

 

index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

 Notional 
Amount
 (000)# 
   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
  

Floating

Rate

   Value at
Trade Date
   Value at
February 29,
2024
 

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

   

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

                  
    1,865          08/31/24        5.384%(T)      1 Day SOFR(2)(T)/ 5.320%      $      $ (422 )          $ (422 )    
    424          03/08/25        4.946%(A)      1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%               (1,423 )            (1,423 )    
    424          03/09/25        5.110%(A)      1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%               (51 )            (51 )    
    852          03/10/25        5.088%(A)      1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%               (486 )            (486 )    
    965          08/31/25        4.805%(A)      1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/ 5.320%               2,999            2,999    
                   

 

 

      

 

 

          

 

 

     
                    $      $ 617          $ 617    
                   

 

 

      

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Total return swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference Entity

   Financing
Rate
   Counterparty    Termination
Date
   Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(2)
 

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement:

                                  

Total Return Benchmark Bond Index(T)

   1 Day USOIS-54bps(T)/4.790%    JPM    03/20/24      (233)     $ (9,891      $          $ (9,891  
             

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid    Premiums Received    Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

 

OTC Swap Agreements

   $—    $—    $—    $(9,891)

 

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   

CGM

     $      $ 159,869

JPS

              186,730
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $      $ 346,599
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

             

Assets

             

Long-Term Investments

             

Asset-Backed Securities

             

Automobiles

   $      $ 1,835,062           $—    

Collateralized Loan Obligations

            3,790,114              

Consumer Loans

            286,901              

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

            4,805,598              

Corporate Bonds

            12,821,707              

Municipal Bonds

            99,787              

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

            130,445              

Sovereign Bonds

            371,178              

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            11,374,472              

U.S. Treasury Obligations

            8,906,480              

Short-Term Investment

             

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     210,954                     
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total

   $ 210,954      $ 44,421,744           $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

             

Assets

             

Futures Contracts

   $ 4,966      $         $    

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

            24,397              

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreement

            2,999              
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total

   $ 4,966      $ 27,396           $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

             

Forward Commitment Contract

   $      $ (494,586         $—    

Futures Contracts

     (21,164                   

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

            (2,382            

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement

            (9,891            
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total

   $ (21,164    $ (506,859         $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of forward commitment contracts, and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value. Forward commitment contracts are recorded at market value.

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     25.4

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     19.8  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     10.7  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     8.5  

Banks

     6.8  

Automobiles

     4.1  

Electric

     3.1  

Pipelines

     2.3  

Pharmaceuticals

     1.4  

Oil & Gas

     1.2  

Mining

     1.2  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.1  

Healthcare-Services

     1.0  

Media

     1.0  

Telecommunications

     1.0  

Commercial Services

     1.0  

Sovereign Bonds

     0.8  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.8  

Consumer Loans

     0.6  

Semiconductors

     0.5  

Insurance

     0.5  

Agriculture

     0.5  

Auto Manufacturers

     0.5  

Home Builders

     0.5  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.5  

Foods

     0.5  

Engineering & Construction

     0.4  

Beverages

     0.4  

Gas

     0.3

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

     0.3  

Software

     0.3  

Trucking & Leasing

     0.3  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.2  

Municipal Bonds

     0.2  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.2  

Diversified Financial Services

     0.2  

Biotechnology

     0.2  

Iron/Steel

     0.2  

Retail

     0.2  

Entertainment

     0.2  

Airlines

     0.1  

Chemicals

     0.1  

Computers

     0.1  

Building Materials

     0.1  

Transportation

     0.1  

Lodging

     0.1  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     99.5  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.5  
  

 

 

 
     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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for as
hedging instruments, carried at
fair value

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 24,397      $  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      4,966   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      21,164

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      2,999   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      2,382

Interest rate contracts

            Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements      9,891  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 32,362        $ 33,437  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 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     Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $     $ 3,230  

Interest rate contracts

    77,732       14,518  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 77,732     $ 17,748  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Futures     Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $     $ 21,681  

Interest rate contracts

    (10,110     (18,504
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (10,110   $ 3,177  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities* 

 Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

   $7,816,318

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities* 

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

   $2,953,401

Interest Rate Swap Agreements (1)

    4,530,000

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

    1,926,667

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

      238,653

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

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

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives 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 OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
  Assets(1)  
   Gross Amounts of
Recognized
  Liabilities(1)  
  Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
  Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)
   Net Amount

JPM

     $      $ (9,891 )     $ (9,891 )     $      $ (9,891 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

134


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $49,137,902)

   $ 44,421,744  

Affiliated investments (cost $210,954)

     210,954  

Cash

     1,375  

Receivable for investments sold

     618,964  

Dividends and interest receivable

     295,808  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     3,622  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     45,552,467  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Forward commitment contracts, at value (proceeds receivable $498,848)

     494,586  

Payable for investments purchased

     165,085  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements

     9,891  

Management fee payable

     6,774  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     4,062  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     1,814  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     682,212  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 44,870,255  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest, at par

   $ 1,075  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     52,623,383  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (7,754,203
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 44,870,255  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share.
($44,870,255 ÷ 1,075,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 41.74  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 135


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 919,770  

Affiliated dividend income

     8,042  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     927,812  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     41,638  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     886,174  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (592,336

Futures transactions

     77,732  

Swap agreement transactions

     17,748  
  

 

 

 
     (496,856
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     919,914  

Futures

     (10,110

Swap agreements

     3,177  
  

 

 

 
     912,981  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     416,125  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 1,302,299  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

136


PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024

         

Year Ended
August 31, 2023

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                   

Operations

               

Net investment income (loss)

      $ 886,174         $ 1,459,114  

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

        (496,856 )           (1,340,282 )  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

        912,981           (526,197 )  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        1,302,299           (407,365 )  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

               

Distributions from distributable earnings

        (847,155 )           (1,491,727 )  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Fund share transactions

               

Net proceeds from shares sold (25,000 and 50,000 shares, respectively)

        1,020,925           2,107,680  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

        1,476,069           208,588  

Net Assets:

                                   

Beginning of period

        43,394,186           43,185,598  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

End of period

      $ 44,870,255         $ 43,394,186  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
                           
        

Six Months
Ended February 29,

      Year Ended August 31,        

April 12, 2021(a)
through August 31,

      
         2024       2023     2022         2021       

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                                                                       

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

            $41.33               $43.19       $51.07                   $50.00              

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                                       

Net investment income (loss)

            0.83               1.44       0.95               0.25          

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

          0.37           (1.83     (7.27                 1.05              

Total from investment operations

            1.20               (0.39     (6.32                 1.30              

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                                       

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.79             (1.47     (1.02                 (0.23            

Distributions from net realized gains

            -               -       (0.54                 -              

Total dividends and distributions

            (0.79             (1.47     (1.56                 (0.23            

Net asset value, end of period

            $41.74               $41.33       $43.19                   $51.07              

Total Return(c):

            2.97             (0.92 )%      (12.62 )%                  2.59            
                                                                         

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                                       

Net assets, end of period (000)

            $44,870               $43,394       $43,186                   $26,810              

Average net assets (000)

            $44,072               $42,451       $38,280                   $27,915              

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                                       

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

            0.19 %(e)              0.19     0.19                 0.19 %(e)             

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

            0.19 %(e)              0.19     0.19                 0.19 %(e)             

Net investment income (loss)

            4.04 %(e)              3.44     2.02                 1.28 %(e)             

Portfolio turnover rate(f)(g)

            23             142     409                 337            

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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)

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

(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.

138


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest
Rate
     Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  98.8%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  22.2%

           

Automobiles  0.6%

                                   

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC,

           

Series 2024-01A, Class A, 144A

     5.360%        06/20/30        200      $ 200,147  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust,

           

Series 2023-01, Class C, 144A

     5.580        08/15/35        100        99,184  

Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC,

           

Series 2022-01A, Class C, 144A

     2.630        06/25/26        100        95,755  

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A

     6.220        06/25/27        100        100,106  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust,

           

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A

     5.810        02/14/31        200        200,323  

Series 2023-01A, Class C, 144A

     6.140        02/14/31        100        99,554  
           

 

 

 
              795,069  

Collateralized Loan Obligations  20.8%

                                   

AGL CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-14A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.729(c)        12/02/34          1,000          1,000,689  

AlbaCore Euro CLO (Ireland),

           

Series 04A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 2.600% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.600%)

     6.542(c)        07/15/35      EUR 500        542,527  

AlbaCore Euro CLO DAC (Ireland),

           

Series 02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 0.830% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.830%)

     4.755(c)        06/15/34      EUR 750        797,941  

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-25A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.390% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.390%)

     6.708(c)        04/20/35        500        500,512  

Apidos CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-44A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

     7.324(c)        04/26/35        750        752,828  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-14A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.160%)

     6.739(c)        07/20/32        498        497,741  

Avoca Capital CLO Ltd. (Ireland),

           

Series 10A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.350% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.350%)

     5.292(c)        04/15/35      EUR 250        264,144  

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.320% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.320%)

     6.618(c)        04/18/35        250        250,075  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Balboa Bay Loan Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749%(c)    01/20/35      500      $   500,610  

Ballyrock CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.272% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.010%)

   6.589(c)    10/20/31      244        243,870  

Barings CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.272% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.010%)

   6.586(c)    10/15/33      247        247,832  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-10A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.750(c)    01/25/35      750        748,829  

Series 2018-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

   6.651(c)    05/17/31      451        452,320  

Benefit Street Partners CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-16A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.030%)

   6.608(c)    01/17/32      500        500,936  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-24A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.679(c)    04/20/34      500        498,952  

Canyon Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.330% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.330%)

   6.647(c)    04/15/35      292        291,896  

Carlyle CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series C17A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.609(c)    04/30/31      227        227,420  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-01A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.232% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.970%)

   6.548(c)    04/17/31      210        210,469  

Carlyle US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-11A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.357% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.095%)

   6.681(c)    01/25/33      500        502,020  

CarVal CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.200% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.200%)

   7.518(c)    01/20/35      500        500,587  

Clover CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.362%)

   6.686(c)    10/25/33      750        752,116  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest
Rate
     Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                                   

Cordatus CLO PLC (Ireland),

           

Series 23A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 2.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.300%)

     6.248%(c)        04/25/36      EUR  250      $ 270,877  

Crown City CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.340% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.340%)

     6.658(c)        04/20/35        250        249,488  

Crown Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-11A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.120%)

     6.698(c)        01/17/34        500        500,062  

CVC Cordatus Loan Fund XIV DAC (Ireland),

           

Series 14A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 0.850% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.850%)

     4.793(c)        05/22/32      EUR     1,250        1,340,211  

Elevation CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-03A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.472% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.210%)

     6.796(c)        01/25/35        500        499,995  

Generate CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 4A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.352% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.090%)

     6.669(c)        04/20/32        232        232,990  

Greenwood Park CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.272% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.586(c)        04/15/31        203        203,068  

Greywolf CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.290% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.614(c)        04/26/31        296        296,678  

Grosvenor Place CLO DAC (Ireland),

           

Series 22-1A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 2.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

     5.945(c)        11/24/35      EUR 750        811,915  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-10A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.140%)

     6.719(c)        04/20/34        300        300,387  

ICG US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-03A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.616(c)        04/25/31        168        167,837  

Series 2015-02RA, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.632% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.370%)

     6.946(c)        01/16/33        248        248,638  

KKR CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 11, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.442% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.442%)

     6.756(c)        01/15/31        203        203,369  

Series 33A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

     6.749(c)        07/20/34        500        502,192  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

 

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

          

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                          

Madison Park Euro Funding (Ireland),

          

Series 14A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 0.800% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.800%)

   4.742%(c)   07/15/32    EUR  250      $ 267,873  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),
Series 2015-19A, Class AR3, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.600% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.600%)

   6.918(c)   01/22/37      1,000          1,006,064  

Series 2021-38A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.382%)

   6.698(c)   07/17/34      250        250,375  

Oaktree CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.726(c)   07/15/34      1,000        1,001,891  

OCP CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2015-09A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.250%)

   6.567(c)   01/15/33      250        250,069  

OZLM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2018-18A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.282% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.020%)

   6.596(c)   04/15/31      194        193,805  

Palmer Square CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2015-01A, Class A2R4, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.962% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.962%)

   7.276(c)   05/21/34      465        466,350  

Series 2018-02A, Class A1A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.676(c)   07/16/31      417        417,263  

Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2018-01A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.000%)

   6.579(c)   10/20/31      249        248,756  

Series 2019-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.442% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.180%)

   6.756(c)   10/15/34      500        502,022  

Regatta Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2021-04A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)   01/20/35      750        752,052  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.900% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.900%)

   7.251(c)   01/20/36      1,000        1,001,347  

Shackleton CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2014-05RA, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.962% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.262%)

   7.278(c)   05/07/31      600        600,035  

Silver Rock CLO (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-03A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.880% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.880%)

   7.217(c)   01/20/36      1,250        1,248,619  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

          

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                                  

Sixth Street CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-16A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.790% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.790%)

     7.123%(c)       01/20/37        1,250      $   1,260,543  

TCW CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2019-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.280% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.280%)

     6.598(c)       10/20/32        250        250,313  

THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2019-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.160%)

     6.739(c)       07/20/34        750        747,030  

Tikehau US CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

          

Series 2023-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.200% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.200%)

     7.514(c)       07/15/34        750        754,871  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-26A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.690% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.690%)

     7.008(c)       01/20/35        1,000        1,002,535  

Trinitas Euro CLO (Ireland),

          

Series 02A, Class CR, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 3.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.750%)

     7.692(c)       04/15/35      EUR  500        541,083  

Trinitas Euro CLO DAC (Ireland),

          

Series 06A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.600% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.600%)

     5.525(c)       04/15/37      EUR  1,250        1,353,426  

Venture CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2021-43A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.502% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.240%)

     6.816(c)       04/15/34        250        249,957  
          

 

 

 
             30,478,300  

Consumer Loans 0.5%

                                  

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust,
Series 2020-AA, Class A, 144A

     2.190       08/21/34        68        67,071  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust,
Series 2023-01A, Class A, 144A

     5.500       06/14/38        400        404,138  

Series 2023-02A, Class C, 144A

     6.740       09/15/36        100        101,200  

Series 2023-02A, Class D, 144A

     7.520       09/15/36        100        102,486  

Oportun Issuance Trust,
Series 2022-02, Class A, 144A

     5.940       10/09/29        6        6,161  

Regional Management Issuance Trust,
Series 2022-01, Class A, 144A

     3.070       03/15/32        100        95,602  
          

 

 

 
             776,658  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

          

Home Equity Loans 0.2%

                                  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2023-HE02, Class A1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.700% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     7.024%(c)       03/25/54        107      $ 107,394  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2023-CES02, Class A1A, 144A

     7.294(cc)       10/25/63        96        98,225  

Series 2024-CES01, Class A1A, 144A

     5.848(cc)       01/25/64        99        99,246  
          

 

 

 
             304,865  

Other 0.1%

                                  

Goodleap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust,
Series 2023-04C, Class A, 144A

     6.480       03/20/57        196        199,956  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $32,264,023)

               32,554,848  
          

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 11.4%

          

Arbor Multifamily Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2021-MF03, Class A1, 144A

     1.075       10/15/54        299        279,200  

BANK,

          

Series 2021-BN35, Class A4

     2.031       06/15/64        500        410,098  

Series 2021-BN38, Class A4

     2.275       12/15/64        250        205,406  

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2017-BNK03, Class XB, IO

     0.584(cc)       02/15/50        8,410        131,231  

BANK5,

          

Series 2023-05YR04, Class A3

     6.500       12/15/56        1,200        1,259,600  

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2020-BID, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.254% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.140%)

     7.572(c)       10/15/37        300        298,125  

Series 2020-C07, Class XB, IO

     0.985(cc)       04/15/53        1,019        53,476  

Series 2023-05C23, Class A3

     6.675(cc)       12/15/56        1,100        1,164,035  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2020-B19, Class A1

     0.628       09/15/53        190        184,488  

Series 2021-B26, Class XB, IO, 144A

     0.639(cc)       06/15/54        18,164        656,371  

Series 2021-B28, Class A1

     0.597       08/15/54        532        498,500  

Series 2023-B40, Class A2

     6.930       12/15/56        400        423,132  

Series 2023-V02, Class A3

     5.812(cc)       05/15/55        500        509,812  

Series 2024-V05, Class A3

     5.805       01/10/57        500        513,548  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

 

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

     

BMO Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2023-C06, Class XB, IO

   0.153%(cc)   09/15/56      25,500      $ 395,281  

BX Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2019-XL, Class F, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.114% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

   7.432(c)   10/15/36      255        254,044  

Series 2019-XL, Class J, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.764% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

   8.082(c)   10/15/36      340        331,713  

Series 2021-CIP, Class E, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.934% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.820%)

   8.252(c)   12/15/38      150        147,563  

BX Trust,

          

Series 2024-PAT, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.090% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.090%)

   7.340(c)   03/15/26      500        498,737  

BXP Trust,

          

Series 2021-601L, Class A, 144A

   2.618   01/15/44      250        198,323  

CCUBS Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2017-C01, Class A3

   3.283(cc)   11/15/50      1,200          1,114,958  

CENT Trust,

          

Series 2023-CITY, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.620% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.620%)

   7.938(c)   09/15/38      200        201,000  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2019-GC43, Class A3

   2.782   11/10/52      500        435,448  

Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2014-UBS04, Class A5

   3.694   08/10/47      1,000        985,570  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2014-USA, Class A2, 144A

   3.953   09/15/37      250        220,000  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2018-CX11, Class A4

   3.766   04/15/51      250        239,002  

Series 2019-C16, Class A2

   3.067   06/15/52      232        208,678  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust,

          

Series 2021-IP, Class E, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 3.664% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.550%)

   8.982(c)   10/15/36      180        176,958  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2017-GS08, Class A3

   3.205   11/10/50      150        139,654  

Series 2021-GSA03, Class A4

   2.369   12/15/54      200        163,937  

Series 2021-GSA03, Class XB, IO

   0.624(cc)   12/15/54      2,000        81,493  

JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2020-COR07, Class ASB

   2.051   05/13/53      1,100        1,005,418  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2016-JP04, Class A3

   3.393   12/15/49      205        195,493  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

 

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

     

MHC Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2021-MHC, Class F, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.715% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.601%)

   8.033%(c)   04/15/38      309      $ 305,607  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust,

          

Series 2016-BNK02, Class A3

   2.791   11/15/49      1,000        934,583  

Series 2019-L02, Class A3

   3.806   03/15/52      325        304,301  

Series 2020-HR08, Class A3

   1.790   07/15/53      365        299,241  

MSWF Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2023-01, Class A2

   6.451   05/15/56      500        514,875  

NJ Trust,

          

Series 2023-GSP, Class A, 144A

   6.481(cc)   01/06/29      200        206,407  

ONE Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2021-PARK, Class D, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 1.614% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.500%)

   6.932(c)   03/15/36      120        111,606  

One New York Plaza Trust,

          

Series 2020-01NYP, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 1.064% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.950%)

   6.382(c)   01/15/36      220        213,956  

Series 2020-01NYP, Class AJ, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 1.364% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.250%)

   6.682(c)   01/15/36      200        190,535  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2017-C40, Class A3

   3.317   10/15/50      105        98,837  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $16,874,912)

               16,760,240  
          

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS 36.6%

          

Aerospace & Defense 0.6%

                          

Boeing Co. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.300   03/01/35      190        149,425  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.600   05/01/34      615        518,562  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.900   05/01/49      180        132,006  

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875   04/15/27      131        131,000  
          

 

 

 
             930,993  

Agriculture 1.3%

                          

Altria Group, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   6.875   11/01/33      330        355,383  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

   6.343   08/02/30      75        77,560  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Agriculture (cont’d.)

                          

BAT International Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.448%   03/16/28      120      $ 115,623  

Gtd. Notes

   5.931   02/02/29      25        25,533  

Bunge Ltd. Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   2.750   05/14/31      600        510,478  

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125   02/15/30      450        447,814  

Reynolds American, Inc. (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

   5.700   08/15/35      425        404,734  
          

 

 

 
               1,937,125  

Airlines 0.5%

                          

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750   04/20/29      150        146,260  

Delta Air Lines, Inc./SkyMiles IP Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.750   10/20/28      300        293,172  

Southwest Airlines Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.125   06/15/27      140        139,527  

United Airlines, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375   04/15/26      225        216,626  
          

 

 

 
             795,585  

Apparel 0.1%

                          

Kontoor Brands, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125   11/15/29      50        45,009  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000   08/15/29      50        40,076  
          

 

 

 
             85,085  

Auto Manufacturers 1.6%

                          

American Honda Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

   4.900   01/10/34      520        507,205  

Ford Motor Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750   01/15/43      50        40,531  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.271   01/09/27      200        191,574  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.200   06/10/30      255        268,974  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

   

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Auto Manufacturers (cont’d.)

                                 

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.000%       04/09/27       180      $ 178,095  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.800       06/23/28       225        228,230  

Hyundai Capital America,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.250       01/08/27       355        353,849  

Mercedes-Benz Finance North America LLC (Germany),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.000       01/11/34       285        278,911  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     4.800       01/05/34       245        238,808  
         

 

 

 
              2,286,177  

Auto Parts & Equipment 0.1%

                                 

Tenneco, Inc.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     8.000       11/17/28       150        136,734  

Banks 8.3%

                                 

Bank of America Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.288(ff)       04/25/34       235        231,611  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series N

     2.651(ff)       03/11/32       1,120        936,860  

Barclays PLC (United Kingdom),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.829(ff)       05/09/27       340        340,600  

Sub. Notes

     7.119(ff)       06/27/34       310        321,500  

BNP Paribas SA (France),

         

Sr. Non-Preferred Notes, 144A

     1.323(ff)       01/13/27       415        383,773  

BPCE SA (France),

         

Sr. Non-Preferred Notes, 144A

     5.716(ff)       01/18/30       250        248,925  

Citigroup, Inc.,

         

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series X

     3.875(ff)       02/18/26(oo)       40        37,599  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.666(ff)       01/29/31       990        848,841  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.174(ff)       02/13/30       520        514,713  

Sub. Notes

     6.174(ff)       05/25/34       70        70,480  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.841(ff)       01/23/30       190        187,717  

Comerica, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.982(ff)       01/30/30       295        289,716  

Danske Bank A/S (Denmark),

         

Sr. Preferred Notes, 144A, MTN

     6.259(ff)       09/22/26       200        201,993  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

   

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Banks (cont’d.)

                                 

Deutsche Bank AG (Germany),

         

Sr. Non-Preferred Notes

     2.311%(ff)       11/16/27       310      $ 281,967  

Fifth Third Bancorp,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.337(ff)       04/25/33       296        268,087  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.339(ff)       07/27/29       85        87,287  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

         

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series V

     4.125(ff)       11/10/26(oo)       55        50,341  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.223(ff)       05/01/29       735        704,758  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.709(ff)       02/02/35       175        172,716  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.208(ff)       08/21/29       40        40,684  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

         

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series HH

     4.600(ff)       02/01/25(oo)       125        121,980  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     1.953(ff)       02/04/32       500        402,090  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.739(ff)       10/15/30       1,210        1,061,515  

KeyCorp,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.401(ff)       03/06/35       75        75,238  

Morgan Stanley,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.449(ff)       07/20/29       95        95,394  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, GMTN

     2.699(ff)       01/22/31       520        450,142  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     1.928(ff)       04/28/32       35        27,783  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     2.943(ff)       01/21/33       450        377,494  

Sub. Notes, GMTN

     4.350       09/08/26       195        190,612  

Societe Generale SA (France),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     2.797(ff)       01/19/28       195        178,640  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.066(ff)       01/19/35       400        393,594  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Japan),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.716       09/14/28       510        520,814  

Truist Financial Corp.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     5.867(ff)       06/08/34       45        44,994  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     7.161(ff)       10/30/29       85        89,982  

U.S. Bancorp,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.384(ff)       01/23/30       330        328,139  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.836(ff)       06/12/34       45        45,349  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.537(ff)       08/12/33       270        280,503  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, SOFR + 1.580%

     6.924(c)       05/12/26       200        201,719  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.389(ff)       04/24/34       125        122,970  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.303(ff)       10/23/29       235        243,552  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 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        260      $ 227,825  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     4.808(ff)       07/25/28        295        289,782  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     5.574(ff)       07/25/29        160        161,114  
          

 

 

 
               12,151,393  

Beverages 0.0%

                                  

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc. (Belgium),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.900       02/01/46        40        37,243  

Biotechnology 0.2%

                                  

Amgen, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.600       03/02/43        290        290,943  

Building Materials 0.5%

                                  

CEMEX Materials LLC (Mexico),

          

Gtd. Notes

     7.700       07/21/25        50        51,096  

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.250       09/15/29        175        158,099  

Griffon Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.750       03/01/28        23        22,266  

JELD-WEN, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.625       12/15/25        25        24,459  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.875       12/15/27        75        71,316  

Masco Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.500       11/15/27        230        216,193  

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.000       11/01/28        75        72,943  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.375       07/15/30        75        66,903  

Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.250       01/15/31        20        20,730  
          

 

 

 
             704,005  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Chemicals 0.5%

                                  

Ashland, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.375%       09/01/31        75      $ 62,889  

CF Industries, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.150       03/15/34        130        125,960  

Chemours Co. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.375       05/15/27        50        45,996  

FMC Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.150       05/18/26        140        138,170  

Nutrien Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.900       03/27/28        55        54,490  

Rain Carbon, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     12.250       09/01/29        50        50,018  

RPM International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.950       01/15/32        20        16,876  

Sasol Financing USA LLC (South Africa),

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.875       03/27/24        200        199,700  
          

 

 

 
               694,099  

Commercial Services 0.8%

                                  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.625       07/15/26        52        51,838  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.625       10/01/27        150        141,104  

ERAC USA Finance LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.300       12/01/26        160        152,314  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.900       05/01/33        355        345,942  

Herc Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.500       07/15/27        75        73,422  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.500       05/15/29        75        70,367  

RELX Capital, Inc. (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.750       05/20/32        30        29,399  

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     3.750       01/15/32        50        43,287  

University of Southern California,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.976       10/01/53        212        212,820  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                                  

Verscend Escrow Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.750%       08/15/26        50      $ 50,107  

Washington University (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.349       04/15/2122        80        66,640  
          

 

 

 
               1,237,240  

Computers 0.6%

                                  

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.950       08/04/33        200        205,796  

Leidos, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.375       05/15/30        500        469,858  

McAfee Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.375       02/15/30        150        132,482  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.500       04/01/29        79        83,916  
          

 

 

 
               892,052  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.1%

                                  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.875       12/15/28        100        90,178  

Diversified Financial Services 0.6%

                                  

Cantor Fitzgerald LP,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.875       05/01/24        165        164,549  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.200       12/12/28        50        51,275  

Capital One Financial Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     7.624(ff)       10/30/31        100        109,438  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.625       10/15/31        120        98,146  

LFS Topco LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875       10/15/26        25        23,129  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.750       11/15/31        150        137,471  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.875       03/15/25        25        25,248  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

   

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                                 

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     7.875%       12/15/29       50      $ 51,145  

Power Finance Corp. Ltd. (India),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

     6.150       12/06/28       200        205,460  
         

 

 

 
              865,861  

Electric 1.4%

                                 

AEP Texas, Inc.,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.400       06/01/33       225        224,549  

Calpine Corp.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.750       03/01/31       225        192,991  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       02/01/31       175        156,930  

Comision Federal de Electricidad (Mexico),

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.688       05/15/29       200        188,250  

Edison International,

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.250       11/15/28       130        129,317  

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. (South Africa),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

     8.450       08/10/28       200        198,700  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.375       02/15/29       50        43,691  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.875       02/15/32       50        41,985  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.,

         

First Mortgage

     4.500       07/01/40       110        92,414  

First Mortgage

     4.950       07/01/50       15        12,739  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.,

         

First Mortgage

     4.850       02/15/34       185        180,165  

Puget Energy, Inc.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     4.224       03/15/32       145        129,470  

Sempra,

         

Jr. Sub. Notes

     4.125(ff)       04/01/52       120        110,184  

Southern California Edison Co.,

         

First Mortgage

     3.450       02/01/52       30        20,894  

First Mortgage

     5.300       03/01/28       110        111,057  

Vistra Corp.,

         

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

     7.000(ff)       12/15/26(oo)       175        169,264  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.375       05/01/29       50        45,667  
         

 

 

 
              2,048,267  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Electronics 0.0%

                                  

Likewize Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.750%       10/15/25        50      $ 50,870  

Engineering & Construction 0.4%

                                  

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.350       08/18/28        265        272,920  

Mexico City Airport Trust (Mexico),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

     5.500       07/31/47        200        166,408  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.250       10/31/26        200        192,308  
          

 

 

 
               631,636  

Entertainment  0.7%

                                  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.625       10/15/29        75        68,473  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.500       02/15/32        65        65,495  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.000       02/15/30        75        76,856  

CCM Merger, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.375       05/01/26        50        49,433  

Golden Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.625       04/15/26        50        50,029  

International Game Technology PLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.500       02/15/25        200        200,250  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.750       02/15/29        50        47,626  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.125       07/01/29        50        42,018  

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.050       03/15/42        265        222,416  

Gtd. Notes

     5.141       03/15/52        155        125,859  
          

 

 

 
             948,455  

Environmental Control 0.0%

                                  

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.750       01/15/31        30        30,638  

Foods 0.6%

                                  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     5.250       04/01/25        18        17,922  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

154


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

  Maturity 
Date
  

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Foods (cont’d.)

                          

B&G Foods, Inc., (cont’d.)

          

Gtd. Notes

   5.250%   09/15/27      50      $ 46,513  

Bellis Finco PLC (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

   4.000   02/16/27    GBP  218        248,423  

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. (Mexico),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.050   01/15/29      205        210,633  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS Luxembourg Sarl,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.750   03/15/34      220        225,865  

JBS USA LUX SA/JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   5.125   02/01/28      45        43,865  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.125   01/31/30      25        22,617  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375   01/31/32      25        22,302  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.500   03/01/32      50        41,785  

Post Holdings, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.500   09/15/31      75        66,729  
          

 

 

 
               946,654  

Gas 0.0%

                          

Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.050   05/15/52      75        67,582  

Healthcare-Products 0.2%

                          

Avantor Funding, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

   3.875   07/15/28    EUR  192        201,288  

Medline Borrower LP,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.875   04/01/29      25        22,410  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.250   10/01/29      25        23,118  
          

 

 

 
             246,816  

Healthcare-Services 0.9%

                          

DaVita, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625   06/01/30      150        131,920  

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375   02/15/27      75        69,844  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                                  

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inc.,

          

Unsec’d. Notes

     4.556%       11/01/52        220      $ 200,365  

Presbyterian Healthcare Services,

          

Unsec’d. Notes

     4.875       08/01/52        150        142,823  

Queen’s Health Systems (The),

          

Sec’d. Notes

     4.810       07/01/52        90        83,972  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.125       10/01/28        100        98,848  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.750       05/15/31        125        126,210  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.200       04/15/63        455        433,747  
          

 

 

 
               1,287,729  

Home Builders 0.4%

                                  

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.625       08/01/29        50        45,784  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     7.250       10/15/29        75        75,062  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield

          

Residential US LLC (Canada),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.875       02/15/30        75        66,320  

Century Communities, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.750       06/01/27        50        50,087  

Empire Communities Corp. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.000       12/15/25        50        49,500  

Forestar Group, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.850       05/15/26        50        47,561  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.950       02/01/28        150        142,722  

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.750       04/01/29        50        46,981  
          

 

 

 
             524,017  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Housewares 0.1%

                                  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.000     04/01/31        50      $ 42,379  

Gtd. Notes

     4.375       02/01/32        75        62,803  
          

 

 

 
               105,182  

Insurance 0.9%

                                  

Corebridge Financial, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.400       04/05/52        100        80,383  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.750       01/15/34        450        449,032  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.375       03/03/31        115        99,206  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.625       08/16/32        135        132,640  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.000       12/07/33        405        405,251  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.569       02/01/29        165        159,097  
          

 

 

 
             1,325,609  

Internet 0.1%

                                  

Gen Digital, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       04/15/25        125        123,758  

Iron/Steel  0.1%

                                  

Mineral Resources Ltd. (Australia),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     9.250       10/01/28        50        52,437  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.450       04/15/30        120        109,052  
          

 

 

 
             161,489  

Leisure Time 0.3%

                                  

Carnival Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.750       03/01/27        50        49,375  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.000       08/01/28        75        69,210  

Carnival Holdings Bermuda Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     10.375       05/01/28        25        27,270  

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875       03/15/26        50        48,688  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 157


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Leisure Time (cont’d.)

                                  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      7.250%       01/15/30        25      $ 26,000  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.500       08/31/26        100        98,853  

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.875       09/15/27        50        48,844  

Viking Ocean Cruises Ship VII Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.625       02/15/29        50        48,125  
          

 

 

 
             416,365  

Lodging 0.6%

                                  

Marriott International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      4.900       04/15/29        30        29,634  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      5.300       05/15/34        440        433,066  

MGM Resorts International,

          

Gtd. Notes

      4.750       10/15/28        225        211,162  

Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      5.500       10/01/27        200        189,500  
          

 

 

 
               863,362  

Machinery-Diversified 0.3%

                                  

Chart Industries, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      7.500       01/01/30        50        51,586  

Ingersoll Rand, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      5.700       08/14/33        120        122,130  

Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     11.500       09/01/28        75        78,140  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

      4.700       09/15/28        140        136,567  
          

 

 

 
             388,423  

Media 1.3%

                                  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      4.500       05/01/32        50        39,509  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.250       01/15/34        25        18,697  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.500       06/01/33        100        76,956  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
 

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

         

Media (cont’d.)

                             

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter

         

Communications Operating Capital,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

      3.900%     06/01/52     400      $ 251,008  

Cox Communications, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.450     09/15/28     525        529,035  

CSC Holdings LLC,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      6.500     02/01/29     400        348,405  

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A (original cost $1,688;purchased 01/31/2024)(f)

      6.625     08/15/27(d)     25        1,461  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $39,000;purchased 08/30/2022)(f)

      5.375     08/15/26(d)     200        11,887  

DISH DBS Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes

      5.125     06/01/29     50        21,050  

DISH Network Corp.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     11.750     11/15/27     250        260,804  

Gray Television, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes, 144A

      5.875     07/15/26     25        23,729  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      8.000     08/15/28     80        80,411  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

      4.250     01/15/30   GBP  206        222,522  
         

 

 

 
              1,885,474  

Mining 0.7%

                             

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.,

         

Gtd. Notes

      5.400     11/14/34     135        131,094  

Hecla Mining Co.,

         

Gtd. Notes

      7.250     02/15/28     25        24,949  

Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT/Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT (Indonesia),

         

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

      4.750     05/15/25     200        197,274  

Kinross Gold Corp. (Canada),

         

Gtd. Notes

      4.500     07/15/27     150        145,472  

Newmont Corp.,

         

Gtd. Notes

      2.250     10/01/30     160        133,799  

Gtd. Notes

      2.600     07/15/32     265        217,972  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Mining (cont’d.)

                                  

Novelis Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.250%       11/15/26        200      $ 186,013  
          

 

 

 
               1,036,573  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.1%

                                  

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     2.750       04/01/31        115        97,581  

Office/Business Equipment 0.1%

                                  

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     2.670       12/01/26        140        129,939  

Oil & Gas 3.1%

                                  

Aker BP ASA (Norway),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     3.100       07/15/31        200        168,292  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     3.750       01/15/30        500        453,255  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.000       01/15/31        240        216,695  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.000       06/13/33        250        254,307  

Antero Resources Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.375       03/01/30        50        47,691  

BP Capital Markets America, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.812       02/13/33        300        292,704  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.850       02/01/35        250        249,545  

Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.750       02/15/52        100        71,265  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.875       02/01/29        125        123,514  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.000       06/15/25        75        74,875  

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     5.000       10/15/26        100        97,080  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     8.375       07/01/28        25        26,162  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     8.625       11/01/30        25        26,773  

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     9.250       02/15/28        40        41,878  

Devon Energy Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.875       06/15/28        95        95,556  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

       Value   

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                                  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     6.250%       03/15/33        275      $ 289,008  

Ecopetrol SA (Colombia),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.875       04/29/30        30        29,184  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     8.625       01/19/29        130        137,670  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     8.875       01/13/33        100        105,100  

Endeavor Energy Resources LP/EER Finance, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.750       01/30/28        75        75,593  

Energean Israel Finance Ltd. (Israel),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.875       03/30/26        90        84,530  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.375       03/30/28        44        39,442  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.900       09/29/31        65        53,917  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.000       04/15/30        25        24,307  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     6.250       04/15/32        75        72,918  

Permian Resources Operating LLC,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     8.000       04/15/27        75        77,370  

Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico),

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.750       02/26/29        EUR   100        90,929  

Gtd. Notes

     6.500       03/13/27        100        93,265  

Gtd. Notes

     6.500       01/23/29        100        87,598  

Gtd. Notes, EMTN

     2.750       04/21/27        EUR   100        92,060  

Gtd. Notes, EMTN

     4.875       02/21/28        EUR   230        219,114  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.150       01/15/31        125        104,680  

Santos Finance Ltd. (Australia),

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     6.875       09/19/33        380        397,107  

Southwestern Energy Co.,

          

Gtd. Notes

     4.750       02/01/32        25        22,702  

Gtd. Notes

     5.375       02/01/29        50        48,362  

Var Energi ASA (Norway),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.000       05/18/27        200        196,031  
          

 

 

 
               4,580,479  

Packaging & Containers 0.3%

                                  

AptarGroup, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     3.600       03/15/32        140        122,936  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 161


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                           

Ball Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.000%    06/15/29      50      $ 50,269  

Berry Global, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/15/28      240        238,654  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    10/15/28      100        93,115  
           

 

 

 
              504,974  

Pharmaceuticals  0.9%

                           

AbbVie, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.050    11/21/39      265        232,594  

AdaptHealth LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125    08/01/28      125        114,973  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    02/15/29      50        22,750  

Cigna Group (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.200    03/15/40      235        175,506  

CVS Health Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.700    08/21/40      130        88,501  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.250    08/15/29      225        204,710  

Merck & Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.900    12/10/61      55        34,066  

Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co-Issuer BV,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.125    04/30/31      200        171,210  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.200    09/23/26      225        214,215  

Viatris, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.850    06/22/40      125        91,756  
           

 

 

 
                1,350,281  

Pipelines  3.2%

                           

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.625    02/01/32      70        69,754  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.875    05/15/26      75        76,595  

Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.036    11/15/33      370        380,052  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

162


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pipelines (cont’d.)

                           

DCP Midstream Operating LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.625%    07/15/27      540      $ 542,787  

Energy Transfer LP,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series G

   7.125(ff)    05/15/30(oo)      315        304,502  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400    10/01/47      285        257,744  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.550    05/15/34      55        54,454  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.400    12/01/30      35        36,714  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.550    12/01/33      20        21,201  

EQM Midstream Partners LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    06/01/27      25        25,579  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    06/01/30      25        26,626  

MPLX LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.750    03/01/26      360        335,812  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.950    03/14/52      55        47,366  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.200    03/01/47      105        94,294  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500    02/15/49      55        51,499  

ONEOK, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.450    09/01/49      150        119,626  

Gtd. Notes

   5.200    07/15/48      65        58,683  

Gtd. Notes

   6.050    09/01/33      130        133,950  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    01/15/28      75        71,239  

Targa Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.200    02/01/33      40        35,990  

Gtd. Notes

   6.500    03/30/34      275        291,975  

Western Midstream Operating LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.500    03/01/28      248        237,506  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.650    07/01/26      150        146,639  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.150    04/01/33      50        50,835  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.600    03/15/31      465        391,727  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.500    11/15/30      450        405,801  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.150    03/15/34      255        249,226  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400    03/02/26      95        95,221  
           

 

 

 
                4,613,397  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Real Estate  0.0%

                           

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375%    02/01/31      50      $ 42,726  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)  2.1%

                           

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.750    04/15/35      30        27,912  

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.050    07/01/30      145        133,153  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500    02/15/34      185        180,091  

COPT Defense Properties LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.750    04/15/31      115        92,759  

Crown Castle, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.800    09/01/28      255        248,642  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.600    06/01/29      140        140,929  

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    03/01/31      75        56,923  

Gtd. Notes

   9.750    06/15/25      25        24,898  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    02/15/28      25        19,917  

Extra Space Storage LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.900    04/01/29      135        126,014  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.250    01/15/32      55        45,632  

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    06/01/25      160        158,690  

Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.450    08/15/30      280          278,809  

Kimco Realty OP LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.600    02/01/33      335        314,004  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.000    10/15/27      150        122,542  

Realty Income Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   2.700    02/15/32      135        110,660  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.700    12/15/28      270        265,459  

Sun Communities Operating LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.300    11/01/28      155        134,510  

Gtd. Notes

   4.200    04/15/32      80        70,997  

Gtd. Notes

   5.500    01/15/29      265        262,478  

Gtd. Notes

   5.700    01/15/33      45        44,296  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

164


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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

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

                           

VICI Properties LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750%    02/15/28      60      $ 58,129  

Welltower OP LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.250    04/15/28      175        169,266  
           

 

 

 
                3,086,710  

Retail  0.5%

                           

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.500    02/15/29      25        22,465  

Brinker International, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.250    07/15/30      75        78,628  

eG Global Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    11/30/28    EUR   100        112,735  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   12.000    11/30/28      200        210,650  

Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    01/15/29      75        68,093  

Gap, Inc. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    10/01/31      50        40,247  

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.625    12/01/25      150        149,965  

Gtd. Notes

   6.750    03/01/32      40        39,848  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    06/01/31      50        45,041  
           

 

 

 
              767,672  

Semiconductors  0.1%

                           

Broadcom, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.137    11/15/35      205        162,479  

Software  0.3%

                           

Fiserv, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.375    08/21/28      130        130,802  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.450    03/02/28      140        141,143  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 165


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Software (cont’d.)

                           

Oracle Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.600%    04/01/50      180      $ 126,686  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.550    02/06/53      50        47,858  
           

 

 

 
              446,489  

Telecommunications  0.7%

                           

AT&T, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.550    09/15/55      275        187,358  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400    02/15/34      260        260,347  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.550    02/15/31      450        379,193  

Gtd. Notes

   3.750    04/15/27      45        43,138  

Verizon Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.016    12/03/29      235        223,056  
           

 

 

 
                1,093,092  

Transportation  0.2%

                           

GN Bondco LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    10/15/31      175        173,235  

XPO, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    06/01/28      100        100,276  
           

 

 

 
              273,511  

Trucking & Leasing  0.2%

                           

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    05/24/26      300        301,601  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $55,544,796)

              53,674,543  
           

 

 

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS  0.0%

           

Media

                           

Diamond Sports Group LLC,

           

First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 10.100%

   13.423(c)    05/25/26      50        48,125  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

166


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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Diamond Sports Group LLC, (cont’d.)

           

Second Lien Term Loan

   8.175%    08/24/26(d)      25      $ 1,354  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS
(cost $49,500)

              49,479  
           

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS  0.1%

           

Michigan  0.1%

                           

Michigan State University,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series A

    4.165    08/15/2122      45        35,081  

University of Michigan,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds, Series A

    4.454    04/01/2122      100        85,338  
           

 

 

 
                120,419  

Minnesota  0.0%

                           

University of Minnesota,

           

Taxable, Revenue Bonds

    4.048    04/01/52      95        82,747  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(cost $240,000)

              203,166  
           

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES   2.7%

           

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust,

           

Series 2022-A, Class A1, 144A

    6.170    09/25/62      89        89,238  

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust,
Series 2022-R03, Class 1B1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 6.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   11.572(c)    03/25/42      15        16,633  

Series 2022-R04, Class 1B1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 5.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   10.572(c)    03/25/42      20        21,613  

Series 2023-R05, Class 1M2, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 3.100% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.100%)

    8.421(c)    06/25/43      100        104,753  

Series 2023-R06, Class 1M2, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.700% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

    8.022(c)    07/25/43      100        103,128  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2022-RPL04, Class A1, 144A

    3.904(cc)    04/25/62      86        80,228  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 167


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

     

FHLMC Structured Agency Credit Risk REMIC Trust,

           

Series 2021-DNA01, Class B1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.650% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.972%(c)    01/25/51      500      $ 520,800  

Series 2021-DNA06, Class M2, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.500% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.822(c)    10/25/41      200        199,500  

Series 2022-DNA01, Class M1B, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.850% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.172(c)    01/25/42      300        300,931  

Series 2022-DNA02, Class M1B, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.400% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.722(c)    02/25/42      100        102,084  

Series 2022-DNA03, Class M1B, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.900% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   8.222(c)    04/25/42      310        320,820  

Series 2022-DNA06, Class M1B, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 3.700% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   9.022(c)    09/25/42      600        637,008  

PMT Credit Risk Transfer Trust,

           

Series 2019-02R, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.750%)

   9.193(c)    05/30/25      249        248,800  

Series 2023-01R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 4.400% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   9.721(c)    03/27/25      182        184,408  

Series 2024-01R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 3.500% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   8.810(c)    05/25/33      800        800,000  

Radnor Re Ltd.,

           

Series 2023-01, Class M1A, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.700% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.700%)

   8.022(c)    07/25/33      150        151,308  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2024-CES02, Class A1A, 144A

   6.125(cc)    02/25/64      100        100,151  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $3,832,964)

                3,981,403  
           

 

 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS  0.9%

           

Brazil Minas SPE via State of Minas Gerais (Brazil),
Gov’t. Gtd. Notes

   5.333    02/15/28      80        78,742  

Dominican Republic International Bond (Dominican Republic),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    02/22/29      150        145,090  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

168


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

SOVEREIGN BONDS (Continued)

     

Dominican Republic International Bond (Dominican Republic), (cont’d.)

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.875%    01/29/26      100      $ 101,063  

Indonesia Government International Bond (Indonesia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   0.900    02/14/27    EUR    150        149,282  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.100    03/12/33    EUR 100        85,490  

Romanian Government International Bond (Romania),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, EMTN

   1.750    07/13/30    EUR 160        140,326  

Serbia International Bond (Serbia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.125    05/15/27    EUR 300        311,076  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    05/26/28      200        203,126  

Ukraine Government International Bond (Ukraine),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.750    09/01/26(d)      100        29,995  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $1,380,044)

                1,244,190  
           

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS  16.1%

           

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000    11/01/50      510        403,650  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000    03/01/51      511        402,866  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.000    05/01/51      500        394,672  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.500    03/01/51      556        460,310  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   2.500    04/01/51      463        383,009  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000    01/01/52      441        380,390  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000    02/01/52      436        372,932  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000    03/01/52      202        175,104  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500    08/01/43      449        410,709  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   5.000    09/01/52      274        265,845  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   6.000    08/01/52      112        112,213  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   1.500    05/01/36      739        639,583  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   1.500    02/01/51      738        553,282  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.000    TBA      500        393,379  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.000    11/01/50      892        704,060  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    TBA      500        411,243  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    12/01/49      350        290,494  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    02/01/50      144        119,510  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    07/01/51      744        614,032  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.(tt)

   3.000    TBA      500        427,608  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    12/01/51      426        366,156  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    01/01/52      205        176,164  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    02/01/52      988        846,657  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 169


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

           

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000%    03/01/52      963      $ 825,366  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    TBA      500        445,093  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    02/01/52      834        745,783  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.000    05/01/52      1,549        1,426,289  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500    TBA      500        473,459  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500    06/01/52      1,370        1,297,574  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500    09/01/52      960        908,784  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.000    TBA      750        727,412  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.000    06/01/52      215        208,392  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.000    07/01/52      686        665,977  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.000    09/01/52      142        137,546  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.(tt)

   5.500    TBA      1,000        989,173  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.500    11/01/52      1,395        1,384,504  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   6.000    11/01/52      96        97,076  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   6.000    12/01/52      398        401,079  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   6.500    06/01/53      102        103,623  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    09/20/51      959        812,328  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    08/20/51      1,123        984,807  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    08/20/50      178        162,793  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    12/20/51      440        399,074  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.500    03/20/52      444        401,275  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.000    09/20/52      479        467,907  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.500    09/20/52      218        216,450  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $24,228,918)

                23,585,632  
           

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS  8.8%

           

U.S. Treasury Bonds(k)

   2.000    11/15/41      3,460        2,394,969  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.250    05/15/41      890        649,839  

U.S. Treasury Bonds(h)

   2.375    02/15/42      3,745        2,753,160  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   2.375    05/15/51      525        354,457  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   3.375    11/15/48      1,400        1,162,875  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.000    11/15/52      1,110        1,039,758  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.125    08/15/53      375        359,297  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.750    11/15/53      390        415,228  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.875    12/31/29      1,145        1,121,474  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.625    09/30/30      420        428,269  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon(k)

   2.490(s)    11/15/41      1,925        839,180  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   4.686(s)    02/15/41      730        330,468  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   4.740(s)    08/15/40      75        34,854  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

   4.871(s)    02/15/42      20        8,606  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 

Amount

(000)#

       Value    

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

     

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon(k)

   5.349%(s)    05/15/40      2,080      $ 980,931  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $14,296,104)

              12,873,365  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $148,711,261)

              144,926,866  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  4.3%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $6,273,632)(wb)

           6,273,632        6,273,632  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  103.1%
(cost $154,984,893)

              151,200,498  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z)  (3.1)%

              (4,563,895
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

            $   146,636,603  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

#

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

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of February 29, 2024. 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.

(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

(f)

Indicates a restricted security that is acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $40,688. The aggregate value of $13,348 is 0.0% of net assets.

(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.

(h)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for OTC derivatives.

(k)

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

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(s)

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

(tt)

All or partial principal amount represents “TBA” mortgage dollar rolls. The aggregate mortgage dollar roll principal amount of $1,500,000 is 1.0% of net assets.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

(z)

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

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

 Number
  of
Contracts

  

Type

  Expiration
Date
    Current
Notional
Amount
   

Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

Long Positions:

                 

29

   3 Month CME SOFR     Mar. 2024     $ 6,861,944       $ 5,819    

18

   3 Month CME SOFR     Jun. 2024       4,260,825         1,475    

11

   3 Month CME SOFR     Sep. 2024       2,609,475         2,251    

102

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes     Jun. 2024       20,884,500         (7,649  

36

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes     Jun. 2024       3,848,625         1,911    

70

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes     Jun. 2024       7,730,625         9,078    

2

   10 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Notes     Jun. 2024       228,344         1,074    

18

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds     Jun. 2024       2,146,500         16,389    

37

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds     Jun. 2024       4,731,375         55,769    
          

 

 

   
             86,117    
          

 

 

   

Short Positions:

         

4

   5 Year Euro-Bobl     Mar. 2024       502,442         4,739    

3

   10 Year Euro-Bund     Mar. 2024       430,105         2,581    
          

 

 

   
             7,320    
          

 

 

   
           $ 93,437    
          

 

 

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Purchase

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
    

Unrealized
Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                    

Brazilian Real,

                             

 Expiring 04/02/24

   CITI       BRL 219      $ 44,000      $ 43,968        $           $ (32  

 Expiring 04/02/24

   DB       BRL 1,406        284,025        281,922                      (2,103  

 Expiring 04/02/24

   TD             BRL 361        72,000        72,440          440                

Chinese Renminbi,

                             

 Expiring 04/24/24

   CITI       CNH 1,106        155,000        154,088                      (912  

 Expiring 04/24/24

   JPM       CNH 1,143        159,000        159,113          113                

Colombian Peso,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       COP  117,606        29,172        29,859          687                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       COP  154,002        37,736        39,098          1,362                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       COP  152,779        37,692        38,788          1,096                

Czech Koruna,

                             

 Expiring 04/19/24

   MSI       CZK 689        30,205        29,363                      (842  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Purchase

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
   

Unrealized
Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

                    

Euro,

                             

 Expiring 04/19/24

   SSB             EUR 254      $  276,469      $  275,614        $           $ (855  

Indian Rupee,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       INR 12,494        150,000        150,545          545                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       INR 12,356        147,681        148,889           1,208                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       INR 12,356        147,701        148,889          1,188                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       INR 20,897        251,000        251,799          799                

Indonesian Rupiah,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       IDR  1,719,455        110,523        109,377                       (1,146  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       IDR 1,686,082        107,730        107,253                      (477  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       IDR 2,107,150        134,000        134,038          38                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       IDR 1,897,038        121,000        120,672                      (328  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       IDR 1,842,570        118,000        117,208                      (792  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       IDR 1,851,045        119,000        117,747                      (1,253  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       IDR 764,169        49,000        48,610                      (390  

Israeli Shekel,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       ILS 400        108,330        112,085          3,755                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       ILS 359        97,000        100,586          3,586                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       ILS 19        5,238        5,339          101                

Japanese Yen,

                             

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BOA       JPY 13,098        91,757        88,090                      (3,667  

Mexican Peso,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       MXN 1,783        104,000        104,280          280                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   DB       MXN 682        38,980        39,871          891                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       MXN 1,789        102,000        104,638          2,638                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       MXN 1,553        90,000        90,794          794                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       MXN 1,448        85,000        84,669                      (331  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       MXN 761        44,000        44,474          474                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   TD       MXN 1,390        79,000        81,306          2,306                

New Taiwanese Dollar,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       TWD 7,368        234,000        233,074                      (926  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       TWD 6,665        211,000        210,845                      (155  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       TWD 4,517        143,000        142,885                      (115  

Peruvian Nuevo Sol,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BNP       PEN 278        73,435        73,472          37                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BNP       PEN 51        13,617        13,515                      (102  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PEN 143        37,400        37,736          336                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       PEN 177        46,893        46,748                      (145  

Philippine Peso,

                             

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       PHP 7,673        137,000        136,564                      (436  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Purchase

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
    

Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

                     

Philippine Peso (cont’d.),

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       PHP 7,493      $ 134,000      $ 133,357         $           $ (643  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI             PHP 9,468        168,000        168,512           512                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PHP 8,385        149,000        149,234           234                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PHP 7,535        135,000        134,102                       (898  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PHP 7,287        130,000        129,679                       (321  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       PHP 9,218        165,000        164,050                       (950  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       PHP 7,506        135,000        133,594                       (1,406  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       PHP 13,186        235,000        234,671                       (329  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       PHP 8,309        148,000        147,872                       (128  

Polish Zloty,

                              

 Expiring 04/19/24

   GSI       PLN 238        58,795        59,648           853                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   JPM       PLN 138        34,205        34,640           435                

Singapore Dollar,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       SGD 114        86,000        84,649                       (1,351  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       SGD 107        81,000        79,935                       (1,065  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       SGD 54        40,000        39,849                       (151  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       SGD 364        271,000        270,495                       (505  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       SGD 91        69,000        68,056                       (944  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       SGD 222        165,000        164,812                       (188  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       SGD 48        36,000        36,002           2                

South African Rand,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       ZAR 4,543        241,000        236,454                       (4,546  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       ZAR 1,256        67,000        65,390                       (1,610  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   TD       ZAR 5,177        276,707        269,441                       (7,266  

South Korean Won,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       KRW  158,258        119,000        118,771                       (229  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       KRW 136,630        103,000        102,539                       (461  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       KRW 110,343        84,000        82,811                       (1,189  

Thai Baht,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       THB 3,808        112,000        106,352                       (5,648  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       THB 3,501        101,000        97,766                       (3,234  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       THB 3,923        110,000        109,568                       (432  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       THB 3,628        105,000        101,319                       (3,681  

Turkish Lira,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BNP       TRY 1,354        43,000        42,346                       (654  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BNP       TRY 1,119        35,000        34,997                       (3  
           

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

         

 

 

   
            $ 7,959,291      $ 7,931,162           24,710             (52,839  
           

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

         

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount

(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
    

Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                     

British Pound,

                              

 Expiring 04/19/24

   DB             GBP  419      $ 533,210      $ 528,778         $ 4,432           $    

 Expiring 04/19/24

   JPM       GBP  11        14,000        13,950           50                

Chilean Peso,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       CLP  109,441        113,000        113,166                       (166  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       CLP 95,157        97,000        98,396                       (1,396  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   DB       CLP 109,027        113,000        112,738           262                

Chinese Renminbi,

                              

 Expiring 04/24/24

   MSI       CNH 7,504        1,050,762        1,044,990           5,772                

Colombian Peso,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       COP 405,756        102,000        103,015                       (1,015  

Czech Koruna,

                              

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BNP       CZK 2,625        112,000        111,901           99                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BNP       CZK 2,191        94,000        93,408           592                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BOA       CZK 2,491        109,000        106,219           2,781                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BOA       CZK 2,275        96,000        96,984                       (984  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       CZK 2,226        97,000        94,915           2,085                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   GSI       CZK 2,714        116,000        115,716           284                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   GSI       CZK 1,413        59,568        60,229                       (661  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   JPM       CZK 1,004        42,432        42,790                       (358  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   MSI       CZK 2,679        114,000        114,230                       (230  

Euro,

                              

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BOA       EUR 1,006        1,098,298        1,089,463           8,835                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       EUR 80        85,836        86,649                       (813  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       EUR 41        44,589        44,407           182                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       EUR 40        43,000        42,847           153                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       EUR 39        43,000        42,646           354                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       EUR 38        42,000        41,258           742                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   DB       EUR 175        189,794        189,544           250                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   MSI       EUR 1,118        1,215,357        1,211,349           4,008                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   MSI       EUR 744        800,436        806,090                       (5,654  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   SSB       EUR 1,627        1,788,419        1,762,685           25,734                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   SSB       EUR 1,155        1,257,311        1,251,509           5,802                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   TD       EUR 1,509        1,647,648        1,634,196           13,452                

Hungarian Forint,

                              

 Expiring 04/19/24

   BOA       HUF 55,866        158,882        153,184           5,698                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       HUF 29,037        81,000        79,618           1,382                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   GSI       HUF 102,934        295,839        282,244           13,595                

 Expiring 04/19/24

   JPM       HUF 30,660        85,000        84,070           930                

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
    

Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

                     

Indonesian Rupiah,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       IDR 439,180      $ 28,000      $ 27,937         $ 63           $    

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       IDR  1,784,328        114,000        113,503           497                

Israeli Shekel,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       ILS 489        134,000        137,000                       (3,000  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       ILS 289        78,389        81,010                       (2,621  

Mexican Peso,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   TD       MXN 744        43,000        43,513                       (513  

New Taiwanese Dollar,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       TWD 12,931        421,000        409,039           11,961                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       TWD 31,709        1,034,944        1,003,019           31,925                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       TWD 8,889        290,000        281,164           8,836                

Peruvian Nuevo Sol,

                                    

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       PEN 590        155,092        156,036                       (944  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PEN 354        91,793        93,636                       (1,843  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PEN 265        70,876        70,125           751                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       PEN 782        206,873        206,611           262                

 Expiring 06/20/24

   BNP       PEN 278        73,406        73,428                       (22  

Philippine Peso,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PHP 9,433        168,000        167,884           116                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       PHP 4,432        79,881        78,879           1,002                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       PHP 9,639        172,300        171,544           756                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       PHP 7,034        126,573        125,193           1,380                

Polish Zloty,

                              

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       PLN 168        41,661        42,134                       (473  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   CITI       PLN 139        34,397        34,817                       (420  

 Expiring 04/19/24

   GSI       PLN 318        78,603        79,682                       (1,079  

Singapore Dollar,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       SGD 207        155,000        154,338           662                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       SGD 276        206,572        205,304           1,268                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       SGD 234        176,000        173,938           2,062                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       SGD 218        162,000        161,877           123                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       SGD 58        43,000        43,135                       (135  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   SSB       SGD 116        87,000        86,595           405                

South African Rand,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       ZAR 822        43,000        42,780           220                

South Korean Won,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BNP       KRW 298,227        227,440        223,815           3,625                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   BOA       KRW 126,124        96,000        94,654           1,346                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       KRW 138,694        104,000        104,088                       (88  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
    

Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

                     

Thai Baht,

                              

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI             THB 3,426      $ 98,000      $ 95,675         $ 2,325           $    

 Expiring 03/20/24

   CITI       THB 3,131        88,000        87,448           552                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   GSI       THB  2,938        84,000        82,049           1,951                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   JPM       THB 4,833        137,000        134,973           2,027                

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       THB 3,110        86,000        86,856                       (856  

 Expiring 03/20/24

   MSI       THB 1,563        43,968        43,647           321                
           

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

         

 

 

   
            $ 17,019,149      $ 16,870,510           171,910             (23,271  
           

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

         

 

 

   
                     $ 196,620           $ (76,110  
                    

 

 

         

 

 

   

Cross currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

   Settlement  

  

Type

    

Notional
Amount

 (000) 

    

In Exchange
 For (000) 

    

Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Unrealized

Depreciation

     Counterparty  

OTC Cross Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

  

04/19/24

     Buy        EUR        54        HUF        20,969             $ 990                    $               TD  

04/19/24

     Buy        PLN        178        EUR        41           113                        BOA  

04/19/24

     Buy        PLN        410        EUR        94           842                        BOA  
                    

 

 

          

 

 

       
                     $ 1,945            $        
                    

 

 

          

 

 

       

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
  Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
     Implied Credit
Spread at
February 29,
2024(4)
     Value at
Trade Date
          Value at
February 29,
2024
                Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
       

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

CDX.NA.HY.41.V2

   12/20/28    5.000%(Q)     4,811         3.383%             $ 32,285                  $ 353,424                 $ 321,139        
                     

 

 

        

 

 

       

 

 

   

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Notional

 Amount

  (000)#  

     Termination
  Date  
   Fixed
  Rate  
 

Floating

Rate

  

Value at
 Trade Date 

    

Value at
February 29,
    2024    

    

Unrealized
Appreciation
 (Depreciation) 

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:  

 

 

GBP

     140      05/08/27    1.050%(A)   1 Day SONIA(1)(A)/ 5.189%       $ (997                 $ 22,471               $ 23,468        

GBP

     120      05/08/32    1.150%(A)   1 Day SONIA(1)(A)/ 5.189%         6,474             33,036             26,562    
     9,300      08/31/24    5.384%(T)   1 Day SOFR(2)(T)/ 5.320%                     (2,106           (2,106  
     1,272      03/08/25    4.946%(A)   1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%                     (4,268           (4,268  
     1,696      03/09/25    5.110%(A)   1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%                     (203           (203  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

 

Notional

 Amount

  (000)#  

     Termination
  Date  
   Fixed
  Rate  
 

Floating

Rate

   Value at
 Trade Date 
     Value at
February 29,
    2024    
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 (Depreciation) 
 
 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements (cont’d.):

   
         3,000      08/31/25    4.805%(A)   1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/ 5.320%       $                $ 9,322                   $ 9,322        
     730      09/25/26    4.699%(A)   1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/ 5.320%         115              (3,411           (3,526  
                

 

 

          

 

 

         

 

 

   
                 $ 5,592            $ 54,841           $ 49,249    
                

 

 

          

 

 

         

 

 

   

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

Total return swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference Entity

  Financing
Rate
    Counterparty     Termination
Date
    Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
    Fair
Value
    Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)
 

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements:

                       

Total Return Benchmark Bond Index(T)††

   

1 Day USOIS
-54bps(T)/
4.790%
 
 
 
    JPM       03/20/24       (1,657   $ (70,307       $         $ (70,307  

U.S. Treasury Bond(T)

   

1 Day USOIS
+20bps(T)/
5.530%
 
 
 
    JPM       08/05/24       1,120       (37,258         (13,581         (23,677  

U.S. Treasury Bond(T)

   

1 Day USOIS
+20bps(T)/
5.530%
 
 
 
    JPM       08/13/24       2,270       (2,452         (14,250         11,798    
         

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   
          $ (110,017           $ (27,831               $ (82,186      
         

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

††

See the table below for the swap constituents. To the extent that any swap is composed of greater than 50 constituents, the Fund is only required to disclose the top 50.

The following table represents the top 50 individual positions and related values of underlying securities of Total Return Benchmark Bond Index total return swap with JPM, as of February 29, 2024, termination date 03/20/2024:

Corporate Bond:

 

Reference Entity

   Shares      Market
Value
     % of Total
Index Value

Sysco Corp.

     4,000,000      $ 4,625,268      1.57%

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Corporate Bond (continued):

 

Reference Entity

   Shares      Market
Value
     % of Total
Index Value

Morgan Stanley

     4,000,000      $  4,235,039      1.43%

United Parcel Service, Inc.

     4,000,000        4,098,045      1.39%

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.

     4,000,000        4,028,367      1.36%

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     4,000,000        3,929,572      1.33%

Telefonica Emisiones, S.A.U.

     4,000,000        3,840,617      1.30%

FedEx Corp.

     4,000,000        3,835,161      1.30%

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,801,626      1.29%

Wells Fargo & Co.

     4,000,000        3,780,793      1.28%

Conagra Brands, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,762,346      1.27%

TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.

     4,000,000        3,756,795      1.27%

The Walt Disney Co.

     4,000,000        3,740,877      1.27%

Fox Corp.

     4,000,000        3,678,843      1.25%

Cigna Corp.

     4,000,000        3,633,810      1.23%

Intel Corp.

     4,000,000        3,633,598      1.23%

HCA, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,626,468      1.23%

ExxonMobil Corp.

     4,000,000        3,562,618      1.21%

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,448,252      1.17%

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     4,000,000        3,447,735      1.17%

Eli Lilly and Co.

     4,000,000        3,426,053      1.16%

Fiserv, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,373,709      1.14%

Mastercard, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,367,966      1.14%

McDonald’s Corp.

     4,000,000        3,364,547      1.14%

Johnson & Johnson

     4,000,000        3,361,990      1.14%

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,354,901      1.14%

Deere & Co.

     4,000,000        3,330,365      1.13%

Progressive Corp.

     4,000,000        3,323,577      1.13%

Enterprise Products Operating LLC

     4,000,000        3,315,927      1.12%

Bank of America Corp.

     4,000,000        3,302,437      1.12%

Vodafone Group PLC

     4,000,000        3,227,469      1.09%

NVIDIA Corp.

     4,000,000        3,191,392      1.08%

Union Electric Co.

     4,000,000        3,177,369      1.08%

Equinor ASA

     4,000,000        3,174,572      1.08%

Humana, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,132,574      1.06%

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

     4,000,000        3,132,244      1.06%

Dollar General Corp.

     4,000,000        3,122,932      1.06%

Nike, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,089,750      1.05%

Global Payments, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,056,911      1.04%

Oracle Corp.

     4,000,000        3,048,916      1.03%

Caterpillar, Inc.

     4,000,000        3,007,478      1.02%

Carrier Global Corp.

     4,000,000        3,004,825      1.02%

Suncor Energy, Inc.

     4,000,000        2,975,120      1.01%

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     4,000,000        2,971,616      1.01%

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Corporate Bond (continued):

 

Reference Entity

   Shares      Market
Value
     % of Total
Index Value

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     4,000,000      $ 2,966,490      1.00%

Starbucks Corp.

     4,000,000        2,961,061      1.00%

Dow Chemical Co.

     4,000,000        2,951,453      1.00%

Southern California Edison Co.

     4,000,000        2,937,387      0.99%

eBay, Inc.

     4,000,000        2,936,868      0.99%

Paramount Global

     4,000,000        2,920,287      0.99%

Rogers Communications, Inc.

     4,000,000        2,916,623      0.99%
     

 

 

    
      $ 169,890,639     
     

 

 

    

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid    Premiums Received   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation
         

OTC Swap Agreements

   $—    $(27,831)   $11,798    $(93,984)

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  

CGM

     $      $ 874,299

JPS

              802,938
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $      $ 1,677,237
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

             

Assets

             

Long-Term Investments

             

Asset-Backed Securities

             

Automobiles

   $      $ 795,069           $—    

Collateralized Loan Obligations

            30,478,300            —    

Consumer Loans

            776,658            —    

Home Equity Loans

            304,865            —    

Other

            199,956            —    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

            16,760,240            —    

Corporate Bonds

            53,674,543            —    

Floating Rate and Other Loans

            49,479            —    

Municipal Bonds

            203,166            —    

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

            3,981,403            —    

Sovereign Bonds

            1,244,190            —    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

            23,585,632            —    

U.S. Treasury Obligations

            12,873,365            —    

Short-Term Investment

             

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     6,273,632                   —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total

   $ 6,273,632      $ 144,926,866           $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

             

Assets

             

Futures Contracts

   $ 101,086      $           $—    

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

            196,620            —    

OTC Cross Currency Exchange Contracts

            1,945            —    

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

            321,139            —    

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

            59,352            —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total

   $ 101,086      $ 579,056           $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

             

Futures Contracts

   $ (7,649    $           $—    

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

            (76,110          —    

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

            (10,103          —    

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements

            (110,017          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total

   $ (7,649    $ (196,230         $—    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     20.8

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     16.1  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     11.4  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     8.8  

Banks

     8.3  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     4.3  

Pipelines

     3.2  

Oil & Gas

     3.1  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

     2.7  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     2.1  

Auto Manufacturers

     1.6  

Electric

     1.4  

Agriculture

     1.3  

Media

     1.3  

Pharmaceuticals

     0.9  

Insurance

     0.9  

Healthcare-Services

     0.9  

Sovereign Bonds

     0.9  

Commercial Services

     0.8  

Telecommunications

     0.7  

Mining

     0.7  

Entertainment

     0.7  

Foods

     0.6  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.6  

Computers

     0.6  

Diversified Financial Services

     0.6  

Lodging

     0.6  

Automobiles

     0.6  

Airlines

     0.5  

Consumer Loans

     0.5  

Retail

     0.5  

Building Materials

     0.5  

Chemicals

     0.5  

Engineering & Construction

     0.4  

Home Builders

     0.4

Packaging & Containers

     0.3  

Software

     0.3  

Leisure Time

     0.3  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.3  

Home Equity Loans

     0.2  

Trucking & Leasing

     0.2  

Biotechnology

     0.2  

Transportation

     0.2  

Healthcare-Products

     0.2  

Municipal Bonds

     0.1  

Other

     0.1  

Semiconductors

     0.1  

Iron/Steel

     0.1  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     0.1  

Office/Business Equipment

     0.1  

Internet

     0.1  

Housewares

     0.1  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.1  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.1  

Apparel

     0.1  

Gas

     0.0

Electronics

     0.0

Real Estate

     0.0

Beverages

     0.0

Environmental Control

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     103.1  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (3.1
  

 

 

 
     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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 183


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value      

  

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

  

Due from/to broker-variation margin

swaps

   $ 321,139      $  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC cross currency exchange contracts      1,945           

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      196,620     Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      76,110  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      101,086   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      7,649

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      59,352   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      10,103

Interest rate contracts

            Premiums received for OTC swap agreements      27,831  

Interest rate contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements      11,798     Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements      93,984  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $  691,940        $ 215,677  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

184


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 are as follows:

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

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

      

Options
Purchased(1)

      

Options
Written

       Futures       

Forward
& Cross
Currency
Exchange

Contracts

           Swaps

Credit contracts

       $ —               $                $            $                $ 79,937

Foreign exchange contracts

         —                                       137,533               

Interest rate contracts

         (425            155              (336,223 )                           31,538
      

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

              

 

 

 

Total

       $ (425 )           $ 155            $ (336,223 )          $ 137,533              $ 111,475
      

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

          

 

 

              

 

 

 

 

(1)

Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures            Forward
& Cross
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
            Swaps  

Credit contracts

   $        $         $ 282,781  

Foreign exchange contracts

              9,150            

Interest rate contracts

     (59,956                  (144,903
  

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total

   $ (59,956      $ 9,150         $ 137,878  
  

 

 

      

 

 

       

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*  

Options Purchased (1)

     $   142           

Options Written (2)

     258,333             

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (2)

     46,349,248           

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (2)

     1,700,168           

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (3)

     6,430,162           

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (3)

     14,625,463           

Cross Currency Exchange Contracts (4)

     174,382           

Interest Rate Swap Agreements (2)

     16,681,601           

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (2)

     6,069,733           

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 185


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*  

Total Return Swap Agreements (2)

     $ 5,166,366             

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Cost.

(2)

Notional Amount in USD.

(3)

Value at Settlement Date.

(4)

Value at Trade Date.

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

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives 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 OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty   

Gross Amounts  of
Recognized
  Assets(1)  

  

Gross Amounts  of
Recognized
  Liabilities(1)  

 

Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)

  

Net Amount

BNP

     $ 4,353      $ (781 )     $ 3,572     $      $ 3,572

BOA

       24,312        (8,526 )       15,786              15,786

CITI

       33,392        (31,640 )       1,752              1,752

DB

       5,835        (2,103 )       3,732              3,732

GSI

       22,163        (2,287 )       19,876              19,876

JPM

       48,569        (127,008 )       (78,439 )       78,439       

MSI

       20,472        (12,944 )       7,528              7,528

SSB

       34,079        (4,857 )       29,222              29,222

TD

       17,188        (7,779 )       9,409              9,409
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 210,363      $ (197,925 )     $ 12,438     $ 78,439      $ 90,877
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

186


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $148,711,261)

   $ 144,926,866  

Affiliated investments (cost $6,273,632)

     6,273,632  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $28,840)

     29,209  

Receivable for investments sold

     4,862,284  

Dividends and interest receivable

     1,181,829  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     196,620  

Due from broker—variation margin futures

     42,427  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     15,945  

Receivable from custodian

     14,680  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     11,798  

Tax reclaim receivable

     5,080  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC cross currency exchange contracts

     1,945  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     157,562,315  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     10,672,140  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements

     93,984  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     76,110  

Management fee payable

     55,647  

Premiums received for OTC swap agreements

     27,831  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     10,925,712  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 146,636,603  
  

 

 

 
        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 3,550  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     160,449,481  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (13,816,428
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 146,636,603  
  

 

 

 

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

($146,636,603 ÷ 3,550,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 41.31  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 187


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income (net of $259 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 3,216,151  

Affiliated dividend income

     122,126  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     3,338,277  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     295,266  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     3,043,011  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (767,211

Futures transactions

     (336,223

Forward and cross currency contract transactions

     137,533  

Options written transactions

     155  

Swap agreement transactions

     111,475  

Foreign currency transactions

     (60,640
  

 

 

 
     (914,911
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     2,317,095  

Futures

     (59,956

Forward and cross currency contracts

     9,150  

Swap agreements

     137,878  

Foreign currencies

     (138
  

 

 

 
     2,404,029  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     1,489,118  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 4,532,129  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

188


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024

         

Year Ended
August 31, 2023

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                   

Operations

               

Net investment income (loss)

      $ 3,043,011         $ 3,846,738  

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

        (914,911 )           (6,596,720 )  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

        2,404,029           1,827,314  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        4,532,129           (922,668 )  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

               

Distributions from distributable earnings

        (2,997,270 )           (4,335,305 )  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Fund share transactions

               

Net proceeds from shares sold (1,550,000 and 1,100,000 shares, respectively)

        63,457,267           45,669,945  

Cost of shares purchased (525,000 and 800,000 shares, respectively)

        (21,650,218 )           (32,656,702 )  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

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

        41,807,049           13,013,243  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

        43,341,908           7,755,270  

Net Assets:

                                   

Beginning of period

        103,294,695           95,539,425  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

End of period

      $ 146,636,603         $ 103,294,695  
     

 

 

         

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 189


PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

                          
     

Six Months

Ended February 29,

    2024    

    

Year Ended August 31,

     2023     

    

December 02, 2021(a)

through August 31,

    2022    

        

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                                                                                    

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

              $40.91                         $42.94                         $50.00                   

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                                                      

Net investment income (loss)

              1.02                         1.81                         0.86                   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions               0.42                         (1.72 )(c)                        (7.23                 

Total from investment operations

              1.44                         0.09                         (6.37                 

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                                                      

Dividends from net investment income

              (1.04                       (2.12                       (0.69                 

Net asset value, end of period

              $41.31                         $40.91                         $42.94                   

Total Return(d):

              3.58                       0.27                       (12.81 )%                  
                                                                                        

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                                                      

Net assets, end of period (000)

              $146,637                         $103,295                         $95,539                   

Average net assets (000)

              $121,194                         $87,917                         $67,327                   

Ratios to average net assets(e):

                                                                                      
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement               0.49 %(f)                        0.49                       0.49 %(f)                  
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement               0.49 %(f)                        0.49                       0.49 %(f)                  

Net investment income (loss)

              5.05 %(f)                        4.38                       2.54 %(f)                  

Portfolio turnover rate(g)(h)

              40                       194                       150                 

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values.

(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)

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.

190


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

  

 Principal 
Amount

(000)#

       Value   

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.2%

          

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 9.4%

          

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                              

Atlas Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (United Kingdom),

          

Series 2023-21A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

     8.318%(c)     07/20/35      275      $ 278,640  

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2022-01A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.650% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

     7.964(c)     07/15/30      250        250,022  

Avoca Capital CLO Ltd. (Ireland),

          

Series 10A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.350% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.350%)

     5.292(c)     04/15/35    EUR 250        264,144  

Carlyle US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-05A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.650% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

     8.007(c)     01/27/36      500        502,728  

Golub Capital Partners CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

          

Series 2023-68A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.800% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.800%)

     8.125(c)     07/25/36      150        151,260  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-18A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.950% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.950%)

     8.268(c)     07/20/36      100        101,297  

ICG US CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

          

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

     8.298(c)     07/18/36      500        501,991  

Mountain View CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

     8.430(c)     09/14/36      200        201,103  

Nassau Ltd. (United Kingdom),

          

Series 2022-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.620% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.620%)

     8.934(c)     01/15/31      250        250,095  

OFSI BSL Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-12A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.150% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.150%)

     8.468(c)     01/20/35      250        250,018  

Silver Rock CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-01A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.900% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.900%)

     2.953(c)     10/20/33      250        250,093  

Sixth Street CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-16A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.450% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.450%)

     7.783(c)     01/20/37      300        300,750  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-02A, Class DR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.612% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.350%)

     8.936(c)     10/25/34      250          241,175  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 191


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Symphony CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2023-40A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.550% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.550%)

   7.894%(c)    01/14/34      500      $ 501,356  

Tikehau US CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.950% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.950%)

   7.311(c)    01/15/36      500        500,582  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-15A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.962% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.700%)

   7.279(c)    04/22/34      250        249,056  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $4,742,972)

                4,794,310  
           

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS 14.5%

           

Aerospace & Defense 0.2%

                           

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    04/15/27      109        109,000  

Airlines 0.1%

                           

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    05/01/27      75        63,187  

Auto Manufacturers 0.2%

                           

General Motors Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.600    10/15/32      105        104,696  

Banks 10.9%

                           

Bank of America Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series MM

   4.300(ff)    01/28/25(oo)      1,425        1,372,447  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series RR

   4.375(ff)    01/27/27(oo)      500        462,140  

Citigroup, Inc.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series AA

   7.625(ff)    11/15/28(oo)      400        412,075  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series X

   3.875(ff)    02/18/26(oo)      400        375,994  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series V

   4.125(ff)    11/10/26(oo)      600        549,179  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series HH

   4.600(ff)    02/01/25(oo)      1,550        1,512,556  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

192


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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Banks (cont’d.)

                           

State Street Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series I

   6.700%(ff)    03/15/29(oo)      80      $ 79,907  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Japan),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   6.600(ff)    06/05/34(oo)      100        100,005  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series BB

   3.900(ff)    03/15/26(oo)      725        680,771  
           

 

 

 
                5,545,074  

Building Materials 0.1%

                           

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    01/31/27      45        45,066  

Electric 0.6%

                           

Calpine Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    02/01/29      100        91,977  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    02/01/31      150        134,511  

Vistra Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

   8.000(ff)    10/15/26(oo)      100        100,005  
           

 

 

 
              326,493  

Environmental Control 0.1%

                           

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    01/15/31      50        51,063  

Home Builders 0.1%

                           

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    04/01/30      38        34,226  

Machinery-Diversified 0.2%

                           

Chart Industries, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    01/01/30      80        82,538  

Media 0.1%

                           

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.400    04/01/33      75        65,500  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 193


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A (original cost $1,688; purchased 01/31/24)(f)

   6.625%    08/15/27(d)      25      $ 1,461  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $5,156; purchased 01/31/24)(f)

   5.375    08/15/26(d)      75        4,458  
           

 

 

 
              71,419  

Oil & Gas 0.3%

                           

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    04/15/32      100        97,224  

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.375    05/15/27      75        74,704  
           

 

 

 
              171,928  

Packaging & Containers 0.2%

                           

Sealed Air Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    04/15/29      50        47,589  

Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. US,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125    02/01/28      25        24,948  
           

 

 

 
              72,537  

Pipelines 0.3%

                           

Energy Transfer LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.750    05/15/30      75        68,429  

Targa Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.200    02/01/33      75        67,482  
           

 

 

 
                135,911  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.1%

                           

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    03/01/31      60        45,539  

Gtd. Notes

   9.750    06/15/25      5        4,980  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    02/15/28      5        3,983  
           

 

 

 
              54,502  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

194


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Retail 0.1%

                           

Gap, Inc. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.875%    10/01/31      75      $ 60,371  

Telecommunications 0.9%

                           

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1A14, 144A (original cost $1,501; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000    12/31/30      1        1,501  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A (original cost $1; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000    12/31/30      6         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3A14, 144A (original cost $115; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000    12/31/30      —(r)        115  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A (original cost $0; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

    0.000    12/31/30      5         

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US LLC (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.500% (original cost $188,807;

purchased 01/29/24)(f)

   10.500    05/25/27      204        200,182  

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500% (original cost $71,206; purchased 01/29/24)(f)

   10.500    11/25/28      110        88,312  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.250    07/01/28      75        46,125  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    09/15/27      25        16,125  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.400    03/01/27      25        25,500  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    05/15/30      50        51,452  
           

 

 

 
              429,312  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $6,963,397)

                7,357,323  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS 74.9%

           

Advertising 0.4%

                           

Summer BC Holdco B SARL (Luxembourg),
Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.000%^

   5.000%(c)    02/05/29      50      $ 49,625  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.,

           

2021 Refinancing Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.600%

   8.948(c)    12/17/26      182        153,475  
           

 

 

 
              203,100  

Aerospace & Defense 0.4%

                           

TransDigm, Inc.,

           

Tranche J Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

   8.598(c)    02/28/31      200        200,650  

Agriculture 0.3%

                           

Alltech, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.600%^

   8.926(c)    10/15/26      97        95,178  

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

   9.441(c)    10/13/28      49        48,687  
           

 

 

 
              143,865  

Airlines 2.2%

                           

Air Canada (Canada),

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

   8.935(c)    08/11/28      148        147,750  

American Airlines, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

   8.869(c)    06/04/29      200        199,750  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.012%

   10.329(c)    04/20/28      331        341,574  

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.400%

   10.770(c)    06/21/27      140        144,089  

United Airlines, Inc.,

           

Class B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

   8.076(c)    02/22/31      300        299,906  
           

 

 

 
                1,133,069  

Auto Parts & Equipment 1.9%

                           

Adient US LLC,

           

Term Loan B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

   8.076(c)    01/31/31      100        100,089  

Clarios Global LP (Canada),

           

2024 Refinancing Term Loan Facility, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

   8.326(c)    05/06/30      175        174,519  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

196


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Auto Parts & Equipment (cont’d.)

                           

Dexko Global, Inc.,

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

   9.598%(c)    10/04/28      75      $ 75,000  

First Lien Closing Date Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.012%

   9.360(c)    10/04/28      74        73,400  

First Brands Group LLC,

           

2022-Ii Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.313(c)    03/30/27      173        172,941  

RealTruck Group, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

   8.941(c)    01/31/28      73        71,833  

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.169(c)    11/17/28      55        51,217  

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.100%

   10.434(c)    11/17/28      275        258,758  
           

 

 

 
                977,757  

Banks 0.1%

                           

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.,

           

Incremental Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.100%^

   8.426(c)    12/16/28      50        49,501  

Beverages 0.6%

                           

City Brewing Co. LLC,

           

First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.762%

   9.078(c)    04/05/28      97        74,113  

Pegasus Bidco BV (Netherlands),

           

2024-1 Term Dollar Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

   9.057(c)    07/12/29      248        248,144  
           

 

 

 
              322,257  

Building Materials 2.3%

                           

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.625%

   10.943(c)    08/01/28      197        199,036  

CP Atlas Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

   9.176(c)    11/23/27      173        170,064  

Emerald Borrower LP,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

   7.790(c)    05/31/30      217        216,386  

Hunter Douglas, Inc. (Netherlands),

           

Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

   8.869(c)    02/26/29      122        120,646  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 197


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Building Materials (cont’d.)

                           

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

           

New Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%^

    8.820%(c)    04/02/29      251      $ 251,479  

Vector WP HoldCo, Inc.,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.114%^

   10.441(c)    10/12/28      149        148,985  

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co.,

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 4.012%

    9.329(c)    03/02/28      47        47,114  
           

 

 

 
                1,153,710  

Chemicals 3.4%

                           

Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC,

           

2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.317(c)    08/27/26      236        228,513  

Chemours Company (The),

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.826(c)    08/18/28      125        122,500  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA (Switzerland),

           

2024 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.817(c)    11/15/30      125        121,094  

Geon Performance Solutions LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.012%^

   10.360(c)    08/18/28      172        168,966  

INEOS US Finance LLC (Luxembourg),

           

2030 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    8.926(c)    02/18/30      75        73,894  

Ineos US Petrochem LLC,

           

2030 Tranche B Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    03/14/30      75        74,485  

Iris Holdings Ltd.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.163(c)    06/28/28      129        121,402  

LSF11 A5 HoldCo, LLC,

           

Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.350%

    9.676(c)    10/15/28      189        188,483  

Nouryon USA LLC,

           

2023 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.424(c)    04/03/28      100        99,406  

Extended Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.419(c)    04/03/28      249        248,374  

Olympus Water US Holding Corp.,

           

Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.012%

    9.360(c)    11/09/28      98        98,319  

Term B-4 Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.566(c)    11/09/28      97        97,317  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

198


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                           

Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.,

           

First Lien 2023 Other Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.068%(c)    10/26/26      99      $ 96,896  
           

 

 

 
                1,739,649  

Commercial Services 8.7%

                           

Albion Financing Sarl,

           

2023 Incremental USD Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.500%

   10.824(c)    08/17/26      74        74,624  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC,

           

Amendment No.3 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.076(c)    05/12/28      140        139,650  

Amentum Government Services Holdings LLC,

           

Tranche 3 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.320(c)    02/15/29      122        122,023  

ArchKey Holdings, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%^

   10.691(c)    06/29/28      148        147,618  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC,

           

New Tranche C Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.100%

    8.426(c)    03/16/29      400        399,300  

Boost Newco Borrower LLC,

           

Initial USD Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000% Cimpress PLC,

    8.326(c)    01/31/31      350        350,812  

Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614% CoreLogic, Inc.,

    8.941(c)    05/17/28      148        147,415  

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.941(c)    06/02/28      250        242,799  

DS Parent, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 5.500%^

   10.813(c)    01/31/31      50        49,000  

Fly Funding II Sarl (Luxembourg),

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    7.330(c)    08/11/25      303        291,530  

Garda World Security Corp. (Canada),

           

Fourth Additional Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.625(c)    02/01/29      50        49,928  

Hertz Corp. (The),

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.070(c)    06/30/28      325        312,677  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 199


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                           

Indy US Holdco LLC,

           

Fifth Amendment Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.250%

   11.576%(c)    03/06/28      253      $ 249,428  

Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC,

           

Amendment No. 8 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.826(c)    02/08/28      123        122,400  

Kuehg Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.348(c)    06/12/30      175        174,781  

Latham Pool Products, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.421(c)    02/23/29      215        210,551  

Learning Care Group (US) No. 2, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.080(c)    08/11/28      150        149,224  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.512%

    9.855(c)    09/01/28      157        151,843  

NAB Holdings LLC,

           

First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.248(c)    11/23/28      148        147,340  

Omnia Partners LLC,

           

Repriced Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.074(c)    07/25/30      200        200,417  

Ryan LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.826(c)    11/14/30      127        126,983  

Spectrum Group Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 6.500%

   11.813(c)    05/19/28      70        56,664  

TruGreen LP,

           

Second Refinancing Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.426(c)    11/02/27      149        144,132  

URSA Minor US Bidco LLC,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    04/30/31      100        100,042  

Vestis,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    03/31/31      50        50,000  

VT Topco, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    08/09/30      75        75,180  

Wand Newco 3, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.076(c)    01/30/31      150        150,141  
           

 

 

 
                4,436,502  

Computers 2.7%

                           

ConvergeOne Holdings Corp.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, PRIME + 4.000%

   12.500(c)    01/04/26      197        89,076  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

200


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Computers (cont’d.)

                           

McAfee Corp.,

           

Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.178%(c)    03/01/29      295      $ 292,989  

NCR Atleos LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.167(c)    03/27/29      225        225,000  

Peraton Corp.,

           

First Lien Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    02/01/28      294        294,324  

Redstone Holdco 2 LP,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.864%

   10.191(c)    04/27/28      61        50,736  

Sandvine Corp. (Canada),

           

Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month SOFR + 4.614%^

    9.941(c)    10/31/25      123        97,418  

SonicWall US Holdings, Inc.,

           

2023 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.360(c)    05/18/28      125        122,734  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.585(c)    08/20/25      221        194,795  
           

 

 

 
                1,367,072  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.8%

                           

AIP RD Buyer Corp.,

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.326(c)    12/22/28      50        49,781  

Fastlane Parent Co., Inc.,

           

Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.826(c)    09/29/28      50        49,844  

Gloves Buyer, Inc.,

           

Amendment No. 5 First Lien Incremental Term

           

Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.114%

   10.441(c)    12/29/27      45        44,327  

Pearls Netherlands Bidco BV (Netherlands),

           

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.313(c)    02/26/29      100        98,875  

Windsor Holdings III LLC,

           

Dollar Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.824(c)    08/01/30      165        164,742  
           

 

 

 
              407,569  

Diversified Financial Services 2.1%

                           

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.321(c)    02/27/29      125        123,438  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 201


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                           

Castlelake Aviation One Designated Activity Co.,

           

Initial Term Loan

       — %(p)    10/22/26      133      $ 132,491  

Hudson River Trading LLC,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

    8.441(c)    03/20/28      295        292,865  

LHS Borrower LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.176(c)    02/16/29      73        68,134  

Nuvei Technologies Corp. (Canada),

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.392(c)    12/19/30      200        199,900  

VFH Parent LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.100%

    8.426(c)    01/13/29      235        234,286  
           

 

 

 
                1,051,114  

Electric 0.9%

                           

Discovery Energy Holding Corp.,

           

Term Loan^

       — (p)    02/28/31      125        121,563  

Generation Bridge Northeast LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    08/22/29      121        121,367  

Lightstone HoldCo LLC,

           

Extended Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   11.063(c)    01/29/27      210        201,669  

Extended Term C Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   11.063(c)    01/29/27      12        11,407  
           

 

 

 
              456,006  

Electronics 1.0%

                           

Coherent Corp.,

           

Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 2.864%

    8.191(c)    07/02/29      262        261,317  

Ingram Micro, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.262%

    8.610(c)    06/30/28      180        179,665  

Roper Industrial Products Investment Co.,

           

Tranche B Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.348(c)    11/22/29      50        49,775  
           

 

 

 
              490,757  

Engineering & Construction 1.0%

                           

Aegion Corp.,

           

New Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    05/17/28      125        124,792  

Brand Industrial Services, Inc.,

           

Tranche B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.500%

   10.806(c)    08/01/30      75        74,922  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

202


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Engineering & Construction (cont’d.)

                           

Brown Group Holding LLC,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.176%(c)    06/07/28      100      $ 99,583  

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.691(c)    06/23/28      150        148,607  

Rockwood Service Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.364%

    9.691(c)    01/23/27      75        74,674  
           

 

 

 
                522,578  

Entertainment 3.5%

                           

Allen Media LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.650%

   10.998(c)    02/10/27      185        162,119  

AP Gaming I LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.076(c)    02/15/29      75        74,906  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Incremental Term B-1 Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.040(c)    02/06/31      100        99,771  

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.350%

    8.663(c)    02/06/30      198        197,939  

Cinemark USA, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.082(c)    05/24/30      223        223,546  

Entain Holdings Gibraltar Ltd.,

           

Facility B-2, 3 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    8.948(c)    10/31/29      248        248,163  

Flutter Financing BV (Ireland),

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.350%

    7.698(c)    11/25/30      225        223,763  

Golden Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Term B-1 Facility Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.850%

    8.176(c)    05/28/30      133        132,390  

Great Canadian Gaming Co.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.633(c)    11/01/26      125        124,590  

J&J Ventures Gaming LLC,

           

2023 Delayed Draw Term Loan (Montana), 1 Month SOFR + 4.364%

    9.691(c)    04/26/28      150        146,438  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.610(c)    04/26/28      98        96,010  

Maverick Gaming LLC,

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 7.762%

   13.105(c)    09/03/26      74        51,486  
           

 

 

 
              1,781,121  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 203


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Environmental Control 1.2%

                           

Action Environmental Group, Inc. (The),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%^

    9.824%(c)    10/24/30      413      $ 413,560  

Covanta Holding Corp.,

           

2023 Incremental Term B Loan

       — (p)    11/30/28      203        202,505  

2023 Incremental Term C Loan

       — (p)    11/30/28      11        11,065  
           

 

 

 
              627,130  

Foods 0.5%

                           

BCPE North Star U.S. Holdco, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

    9.441(c)    06/09/28      273        253,606  

Hand/Machine Tools 0.1%

                           

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    8.924(c)    10/08/27      68        68,484  

Healthcare-Products 0.5%

                           

Medline Borrower LP,

           

Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

    8.441(c)    10/23/28      257        256,667  

Healthcare-Services 2.3%

                           

Accelerated Health Systems LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.400%

    9.748(c)    02/15/29      252          187,746  

Charlotte Buyer,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.250%

   10.568(c)    02/11/28      266        266,067  

eResearch Technology, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.614%

    9.941(c)    02/04/27      123        122,741  

Lifepoint Health, Inc.,

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 5.762%

   11.087(c)    11/16/28      117        117,255  

Mamba Purchaser, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.941(c)    10/16/28      49        49,014  

Pacific Dental Services LLC,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.941(c)    05/05/28      174        174,072  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

204


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                           

Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.262%^

   8.574%(c)    06/27/25      247      $ 101,162  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.,

           

New First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

   8.820(c)    12/19/30      150        150,221  
           

 

 

 
                1,168,278  

Holding Companies-Diversified 1.0%

                           

Belfor Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%^

   9.076(c)    11/01/30      200        200,250  

Clue OpCo LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

   9.826(c)    12/19/30      325        314,951  
           

 

 

 
              515,201  

Home Furnishings 0.9%

                           

Snap One Holdings Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.650%

   9.998(c)    12/08/28      198        195,513  

TGP Holdings III LLC,

           

First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

   8.676(c)    06/29/28      150        139,393  

Weber-Stephen Products LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

   8.691(c)    10/30/27      149        134,512  
           

 

 

 
              469,418  

Housewares 0.3%

                           

Lifetime Brands, Inc.,

           

Extended Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.614%

   10.944(c)    08/26/27      48        46,502  

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

   9.441(c)    10/06/28      122        110,335  
           

 

 

 
              156,837  

Insurance 2.4%

                           

Acrisure LLC,

           

2021-1 Additional Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

   9.191(c)    02/15/27      345        344,307  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 205


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Insurance (cont’d.)

                           

Acrisure LLC, (cont’d.)

           

First Lien 2021-2 Additional Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 4.250%

    9.691%(c)    02/15/27      50      $ 49,636  

AmWINS Group, Inc.,

           

February 2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.864%

    8.191(c)    02/19/28      79        79,101  

Assured Partners, Inc.,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    03/31/31      56        56,203  

Asurion LLC,

           

New B-04 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.691(c)    01/20/29      200        188,312  

New B-09 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.691(c)    07/31/27      243        239,240  

New B-10 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.426(c)    08/19/28      115        113,596  

New B-11 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.350%

    9.676(c)    08/21/28      74        73,935  

Second Lien Term Loan B3, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.691(c)    01/31/28      50        47,643  
           

 

 

 
                1,191,973  

Internet 0.5%

                           

MH Sub I LLC,

           

2023 May New Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    05/03/28      272        266,976  

Investment Companies 1.3%

                           

EIG Management Co. LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%^

    9.176(c)    02/24/25      123        122,568  

GIP Pilot Acquisition Partners LP,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.327(c)    10/04/30      275        274,771  

Guardian US Holdco,

           

Initial Term Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.830(c)    01/31/30      174        173,962  

WEC US Holdings Ltd.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.076(c)    01/27/31      100        99,625  
           

 

 

 
              670,926  

Leisure Time 2.2%

                           

Alterra Mountain Co.,

           

Series B-3 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    05/31/30      124        124,453  

Term Loan

      — (p)    05/31/30      25        25,016  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

206


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Leisure Time (cont’d.)

                           

Amer Sports Co. (Finland),

           

Initial USD Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%^

    8.576%(c)    02/17/31      150      $ 150,000  

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (Canada),

           

2023 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.076(c)    12/13/29      320        320,300  

Carnival Corp.,

           

Initial Advance, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.318(c)    08/09/27      100        99,475  

Fender Musical Instruments Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.421(c)    12/01/28      74        70,936  

Recess Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%^

    9.843(c)    02/20/30      75        74,906  

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    8.926(c)    03/15/30      248        248,348  
           

 

 

 
                1,113,434  

Lodging 0.2%

                           

Travel Leisure Co.,

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.350%

    8.670(c)    12/14/29      100        100,000  

Machinery-Construction & Mining 0.5%

                           

Vertiv Group Corp.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.614%

    7.944(c)    03/02/27      249        249,617  

Machinery-Diversified 1.6%

                           

Chart Industries, Inc.,

           

New Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 3.350%

    8.674(c)    03/15/30      159        159,437  

CPM Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.828(c)    09/28/28      149        149,000  

Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc.,

           

Incremental USD First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.012%

    9.360(c)    05/19/28      49        48,894  

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.,

           

Term Loan B Facility, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.941(c)    05/26/28      149        147,433  

LSF12 Badger Bidco LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.000%

   11.326(c)    08/30/30      150        149,437  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 207


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Machinery-Diversified (cont’d.)

                           

Pro Mach Group, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.076%(c)    08/31/28      89      $ 88,798  

Star US Bidco LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.350%

    9.676(c)    03/17/27      50        49,902  
           

 

 

 
              792,901  

Media 2.9%

                           

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),

           

2022 Dollar Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.314(c)    10/29/27      124          123,957  

Audacy Capital Corp.,

           

Term Loan, PRIME + 5.000%

   12.470(c)    08/19/24      6        5,755  

Charter Communications Operating LLC,

           

Term B-4 Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.000%

    7.329(c)    12/07/30      175        171,889  

CSC Holdings LLC,

           

2022 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.818(c)    01/18/28      197        191,085  

Diamond Sports Group LLC,

           

First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 8.000%

   12.775(c)    05/25/26      11        10,700  

Second Lien Term Loan

    8.175    08/24/26(d)      397        21,504  

Entercom Media Corp.,

           

Term Loan B-2, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    8.074(c)    11/18/24      75        41,203  

iHeartCommunications, Inc.,

           

Incremental B Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.691(c)    05/01/26      80        67,750  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.,

           

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.614%

    7.941(c)    09/18/26      200        199,250  

Radiate Holdco LLC,

           

Amendment No. 6 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.691(c)    09/25/26      241        197,038  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Term Loan B-4, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    04/21/29      98        81,570  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

           

2022 Incremental First-Lien Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.598(c)    06/24/29      49        49,262  

Initial First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.691(c)    01/31/29      291        289,150  
           

 

 

 
              1,450,113  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

208


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Metal Fabricate/Hardware 1.2%

                           

Crosby US Acquisition Corp.,

           

Amendment No. 3 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.322%(c)    08/16/29      175      $ 175,602  

Grinding Media, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%^

    9.591(c)    10/12/28      284        281,676  

Tank Holding Corp.,

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.100%

   11.426(c)    03/31/28      49        48,146  

Delayed Draw Term Commitment

    1.000    03/31/28      9        9,338  

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC,

           

Term Loan^

      — (p)    02/15/30      75        73,687  
           

 

 

 
                588,449  

Mining 0.3%

                           

Arsenal AIC Parent LLC,

           

2024 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.070(c)    08/18/30      175        174,672  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.5%

                           

Gates Global LLC,

           

Initial B-4 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.326(c)    11/16/29      247        247,122  

Packaging & Containers 1.2%

                           

Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan

      — (p)    04/13/29      138        137,697  

Pregis TopCo LLC,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.076(c)    07/31/26      100        99,969  

Pretium PKG Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Third Amendment Tranche A-1 Term Loan

           

(First Lien), 3 Month SOFR + 4.600%

    9.906(c)    10/02/28      52        45,492  

ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC,

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.810(c)    09/15/28      99        98,741  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

           

First Lien Tranche B-3 Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.610(c)    09/15/28      98        98,124  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                           

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., (cont’d.)

           

Tranche B-4 Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.250%

   10.598%(c)    09/15/28      50      $ 49,936  

Tranche B-5 Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.848(c)    09/15/28      98        98,399  
           

 

 

 
              628,358  

Pharmaceuticals 1.0%

                           

Gainwell Acquisition Corp.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.448(c)    10/01/27      246        240,328  

Perrigo Investments LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.350%

    7.676(c)    04/20/29      100        99,406  

Sharp Midco LLC,

           

Tranche B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.848(c)    12/31/28      150        149,906  
           

 

 

 
              489,640  

Pipelines 1.7%

                           

AL GCX Holdings LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.572(c)    05/17/29      189        188,555  

AL NGPL Holdings LLC,

           

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.829(c)    04/14/28      49        48,622  

BIP Pipeco Holdings LLC,

           

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.580(c)    12/05/30      225          224,531  

GIP III Stetson I LP,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.350%

    9.676(c)    10/31/28      122        121,866  

Northriver Midstream Finance LP (Canada),

           

Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.330(c)    08/16/30      100        99,475  

Prairie ECI Acquiror LP,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    08/01/29      125        124,000  

Whitewater DBR Holdco LLC,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    03/31/31      50        49,938  
           

 

 

 
              856,987  

Private Equity 0.5%

                           

Harbourvest Partners LP,

           

2024 Term Loan Facility, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.843(c)    04/19/30      249        248,752  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

210


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Real Estate 0.7%

                           

BRP Nimbus LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.600%

    7.926%(c)    08/27/25      221      $ 220,006  

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC,

           

Term Loan B-1, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%^

    8.576(c)    08/21/30      150        149,438  
           

 

 

 
              369,444  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.3%

                           

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.,

           

New Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 2.864%^

    8.191(c)    04/23/26      98        97,742  

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.826(c)    05/09/29      300        291,245  

Starwood Property Mortgage LLC,

           

Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.576(c)    11/18/27      100        99,416  

StarWood Property Mortgage LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.600%

    7.926(c)    07/26/26      146        145,646  
           

 

 

 
              634,049  

Retail 2.1%

                           

Dave & Buster’s, Inc.,

           

2024 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.299%

    8.625(c)    06/29/29      223        223,191  

EG America LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Facility B Tranche C, SOFR + 5.928%

   11.287(c)    02/07/28      197        194,087  

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    01/29/31      100        99,812  

Great Outdoors Group LLC,

           

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864%

    9.191(c)    03/06/28      245        245,127  

LBM Acquisition LLC,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    12/17/27      112        111,361  

Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.512%

    8.860(c)    03/03/28      225        214,795  
           

 

 

 
                1,088,373  

Semiconductors 0.7%

                           

Brooks Automation,

           

Initial Term Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 3.100%

    7.716(c)    02/01/29      122        121,859  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 211


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Semiconductors (cont’d.)

                           

Entegris, Inc.,

           

Tranche B Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

   7.856%(c)    07/06/29      48      $ 47,805  

MKS Instruments, Inc.,

           

2023-1 Dollar Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.824(c)    08/17/29      49        49,268  

Natel Engineering Co., Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.364%

   11.686(c)    04/30/26      148        130,131  
           

 

 

 
              349,063  

Shipbuilding  0.3%

                           

LSF11 Trinity Bidco, Inc.,

           

2023-2 Rolled Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%^

    9.320(c)    06/14/30      147          144,539  

Software  6.8%

                           

Applovin Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.100%

    8.426(c)    08/16/30      149        149,343  

athenahealth, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.576(c)    02/15/29      276        273,604  

Boxer Parent Co., Inc.,

           

2028 Extended Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    12/29/28      198        198,673  

Camelot US Acquisition LLC,

           

Term Loan B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.076(c)    01/31/31      175        174,388  

Cloudera, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    10/08/28      211        209,134  

Cotiviti, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    7.500(c)    03/31/31      250        250,000  

CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc.,

           

Term Loan 2021 Reprice, 1 Month SOFR + 4.364%

    9.691(c)    12/16/25      148        145,138  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.,

           

Incremental Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.074(c)    01/18/29      125        124,649  

Evertec Group LLC (Puerto Rico),

           

Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.826(c)    10/30/30      135        134,831  

Genesys Cloud Services Holdings II LLC,

           

2024 Incremental Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864%

    9.191(c)    12/01/27      125        125,195  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

212


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Software (cont’d.)

                           

Hireright Holdings Group,

           

2023 Extending Term, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.326%(c)    09/27/30      125      $ 124,189  

Instructure Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.012%

    8.355(c)    10/30/28      225        223,875  

Playtika Ltd.,

           

Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.864%

    8.191(c)    03/13/28      150        149,241  

Polaris Newco LLC,

           

First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.574(c)    06/02/28      257        251,384  

Red Planet Borrower LLC,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.176(c)    10/02/28      223        216,960  

Renaissance Holding Corp.,

           

Covenant-Lite First-Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    04/05/30      200        199,076  

Skillsoft Finance II, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.684(c)    07/14/28      147        135,805  

Waystar Technologies, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.326(c)    10/22/29      77        76,715  

Weld North Education LLC,

           

2024 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.941(c)    12/21/29      125        124,492  

Zelis Cost Management Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term B-2 Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.067(c)    09/28/29      150        149,729  
           

 

 

 
                3,436,421  

Telecommunications  4.7%

                           

Altice France SA (France),

           

USD TLB-12 Term Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 3.688%

    9.263(c)    01/31/26      124        122,040  

Aventiv Technologies LLC,

           

New Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month SOFR + 4.890%

   10.500(c)    11/01/24      99        67,581  

CCI Buyer, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.348(c)    12/17/27      182        180,156  

CommScope, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.691(c)    04/06/26      198        177,482  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 213


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                           

Connect Finco Sarl (United Kingdom),

           

Amendment No. 1 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.826%(c)    12/11/26      177      $ 176,642  

Crown Subsea Communications Holding, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.067(c)    01/26/31      150        150,422  

Digicel International Finance, Ltd. (Jamaica),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.750%

   12.063(c)    05/29/27      132        124,553  

Global Tel Link Corp.,

           

First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.576(c)    11/29/25      53        51,063  

Iridium Satellite LLC,

           

Cov-Lite Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.826(c)    09/20/30      93        92,405  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Tranche B 2027 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 1.864%

    7.191(c)    03/01/27      30        29,250  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.364%

    7.691(c)    03/15/27      142        102,690  

Term Loan

     — (p)    06/01/28      7        5,991  

MLN US HoldCo LLC,

           

3L Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 9.350%

   14.660(c)    10/18/27      4        400  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.540%

   11.850(c)    10/18/27      22        12,094  

Initial Term Loan (Second Out (First Lien Roll-Up)), 3 Month SOFR + 6.800%

   12.110(c)    10/18/27      50        7,449  

Orbcomm, Inc.,

           

Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.364%

    9.773(c)    09/01/28      97        92,372  

Patagonia Holdco LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   11.064(c)    08/01/29      237        217,690  

Viasat, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.826(c)    03/02/29      320        314,143  

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.614%

    9.938(c)    05/30/30      100        97,817  

Xplornet Communications, Inc. (Canada),

           

First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.610(c)    10/02/28      420        190,349  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

    8.441(c)    03/09/27      210        188,475  
           

 

 

 
                2,401,064  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

214


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Textiles  0.3%

                           

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,

           

USD Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month SOFR + 3.900%

   9.248%(c)    12/12/25      172      $ 166,136  

Transportation  0.9%

                           

Daseke Cos., Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

   9.441(c)    03/09/28      148        147,573  

First Student Bidco, Inc.,

           

Incremental Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 4.100%

   9.448(c)    07/21/28      162        161,455  

Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (The),

           

Term Loan B-3, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

   9.076(c)    01/25/29      25        24,888  

Pods LLC,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.114%

   8.441(c)    03/31/28      124        121,507  
           

 

 

 
              455,423  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS

(cost $38,164,833)

                38,066,330  
           

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITY  0.3%

           

PMT Credit Risk Transfer Trust,

           

Series 2024-01R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 3.500% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%) (cost $125,000)

   8.810(c)    05/25/33      125        125,000  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

COMMON STOCK  0.0%

           

Wireless Telecommunication Services

                           

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica) (original cost $11,205; purchased 01/29/24)*^(f) (cost $11,205)

           9,237        16,719  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 215


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares       Value  

PREFERRED STOCK  0.1%

     

Wireless Telecommunication Services

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica) (original cost $25,890; purchased 01/26/24 - 01/29/24)*^(f)
(cost $25,890)

     2,978      $ 29,780  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $50,033,297)

        50,389,462  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  1.2%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $618,185)(wb)

     618,185        618,185  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  100.4%
(cost $50,651,482)

        51,007,647  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z)  (0.4)%

        (214,933
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

      $   50,792,714  
     

 

 

 

 

 

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

*

Non-income producing security.

#

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

^

Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $3,036,511 and 6.0% of net assets.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

(f)

Indicates a restricted security that is acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $305,569. The aggregate value of $342,528 is 0.7% of net assets.

(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.

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(r)

Principal or notional amount is less than $500 par.

(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 Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

216


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Unfunded loan commitments outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Borrower

  Principal
Amount
(000)#
  Current
Value
  Unrealized
Appreciation
      Unrealized
Depreciation
   

Action Environmental Group, Inc. (The), Delayed Draw Term Loan, 2.250%, Maturity Date 10/24/30 (cost $61,957)^

      62     $ 61,492     $       $ (465 )  

Ryan, LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, —%(p), Maturity Date 11/14/30 (cost $13,333)

      13       13,367       33          

Tank Holding Corp., Delayed Draw Term Commitment, 1.000%, Maturity Date 03/31/28 (cost $11,550)

      12       11,434               (115 )  
       

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   
        $ 86,293     $ 33       $ (580 )  
       

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

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

Long Position:

 

         

1

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds      Jun. 2024      $ 119,250            $ 654        

Short Positions:

            

11

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        2,252,250          (612  

20

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        2,138,125          (466  

10

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        1,104,375          (3,106  
             

 

 

   
                (4,184  
             

 

 

   
              $ (3,530  
             

 

 

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Purchase

Contracts

 

Counterparty

  Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
   

Unrealized
Appreciation

 

Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                   

Euro,

                       

Expiring 03/04/24

  BNYM   EUR   240           $ 260,167           $ 259,592          $            $ (575  
       

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 217


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

 

Counterparty

  Notional
Amount
(000)
    Value at
Settlement
Date
    Current
Value
   

Unrealized
Appreciation

   

Unrealized
Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

 

Euro,

                       

Expiring 03/04/24

  BNYM   EUR 240           $ 260,664           $ 259,592       $ 1,072         $    

Expiring 04/02/24

  BNYM   EUR  240         260,482         259,911         571                  
       

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   
        $ 521,146       $ 519,503             1,643                      
       

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

   
                $ 1,643         $ (575  
               

 

 

       

 

 

   

Credit default swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

  Termination
Date
  Fixed
Rate
    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
    Implied Credit
Spread at
February 29,
2024(4)
 

Value at
Trade Date

   

Value at
February 29,
2024

   

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

     

CDX.NA.HY.41.V2

  12/20/28     5.000%(Q)       4,158     3.383%         $ 31,209                 $ 305,428                 $ 274,219    

CDX.NA.IG.41.V1

  12/20/28     1.000%(Q)       4,250     0.520%       58,672           96,196           37,524    
           

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   
            $ 89,881         $ 401,624         $ 311,743    
           

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total return swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference Entity

  Financing
Rate
    Counterparty     Termination
Date
    Long (Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
    Fair
Value
          Upfront
Premiums
Paid

(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)(2)
 

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement:

                       

Invesco Senior Loan ETF(T)

    1 Day SOFR(T)/5.320%       BNP       05/07/24       110     $ (571           $                 $ (571      
         

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid    Premiums Received    Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

 

OTC Swap Agreements

   $—    $—    $—    $(571)

 

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    

CGM

                  $ 530,000                                    $                 

JPS

        150,000                  
     

 

 

          

 

 

    

Total

      $ 680,000            $     
     

 

 

          

 

 

    

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1    Level 2   Level 3

Investments in Securities

             

Assets

             

Long-Term Investments

             

Asset-Backed Securities

             

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     $      $ 4,794,310     $

Corporate Bonds

              7,355,707       1,616

Floating Rate and Other Loans

              35,077,469       2,988,861

Residential Mortgage-Backed Security

              125,000      

Common Stock

                    16,719

Preferred Stock

                    29,780

Short-Term Investment

             

Affiliated Mutual Fund

       618,185             
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

     $ 618,185      $ 47,352,486     $ 3,036,976
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

             

Assets

             

Unfunded Loan Commitment

     $      $ 33     $

Futures Contracts

       654             

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              1,643      

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

              311,743      
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

     $ 654      $ 313,419     $
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

             

Unfunded Loan Commitments

     $      $ (115 )       $(465)  

Futures Contracts

       (4,184 )               

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contract

              (575 )        

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement

              (571 )      
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

     $ (4,184 )      $ (1,261 )     $ (465 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of unfunded loan commitments, and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards, centrally cleared swap contracts and unfunded loan commitments are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value.

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Corporate Bonds   Floating Rate
and
Other Loans
  Common Stock    Preferred
Stock
   Unfunded
Loan
Commitments

Balance as of 08/31/23

     $     $ 2,747,739     $      $      $

Realized gain (loss)

       (216 )       1,286                    

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       10       (34,931 )       5,514        3,890       

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

       3,082       1,818,269       11,205        25,890        (465 )

Sales/Paydowns

       (1,243 )       (526,486 )                    

Accrued discount/premium

       (17 )       14,819                    

Transfers into Level 3*

             1,572,029                    

Transfers out of Level 3*

             (2,603,864 )                    
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Balance as of 02/29/24

     $ 1,616     $ 2,988,861     $ 16,719      $ 29,780      $ (465 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ 10     $ (34,931 )     $ 5,514      $ 3,890      $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the securities’ fair values as of the beginning of period. Securities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 are due to changes in the method utilized in valuing the investments. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are typically a result of a change from the use of methods used by independent pricing services (Level 2) to the use of a single broker quote or valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to an absence of current or reliable market quotations (Level 3). Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 are a result of the availability of current and reliable market data provided by independent pricing services or other valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 820, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments of the Fund.

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by the Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

                         Rate
     Fair Value as of    Valuation    Valuation    Unobservable    (Weighted

Level 3 Securities**

   February 29, 2024    Approach    Methodology    Inputs    Average)

Corporate Bonds

   $ 1,616    Market    Recovery Value    Recovery Rate    $0.00-$228.22($13.46)

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Level 3 Securities**

  

Fair Value as of
February 29, 2024

  

Valuation
Approach

  

Valuation
Methodology

  

Unobservable
  Inputs  

   Rate
(Weighted
Average)

Common Stock

       16,719        Market       
Enterprise
Value

      

Implied/
Recovery
Value


     $ 1.81

Preferred Stock

     $ 29,780        Market       
Enterprise
Value

      

Implied/
Recovery
Value


     $     10.00
    

 

 

                     
     $ 48,115                    
    

 

 

                     

 

**

The table does not include Level 3 securities and/or derivatives that are valued by independent pricing vendors or brokers. As of February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of these securities and/or derivatives was $2,988,396.

 

The unobservable inputs for these investments were not developed by the Fund and are not readily available (e.g. single broker quotes).

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Banks

     11.0

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     9.4  

Commercial Services

     8.7  

Software

     6.8  

Telecommunications

     5.6  

Entertainment

     3.5  

Chemicals

     3.4  

Media

     3.0  

Computers

     2.7  

Building Materials

     2.4  

Insurance

     2.4  

Airlines

     2.3  

Healthcare-Services

     2.3  

Retail

     2.2  

Leisure Time

     2.2  

Diversified Financial Services

     2.1  

Pipelines

     2.0  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     1.9  

Machinery-Diversified

     1.8  

Electric

     1.5  

Packaging & Containers

     1.4  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.4  

Environmental Control

     1.3  

Investment Companies

     1.3

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     1.2  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

     1.2  

Engineering & Construction

     1.0  

Holding Companies-Diversified

     1.0  

Electronics

     1.0  

Pharmaceuticals

     1.0  

Home Furnishings

     0.9  

Transportation

     0.9  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.8  

Real Estate

     0.7  

Semiconductors

     0.7  

Beverages

     0.6  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.6  

Internet

     0.5  

Healthcare-Products

     0.5  

Foods

     0.5  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.5  

Private Equity

     0.5  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.5  

Advertising

     0.4  

Mining

     0.3  

Oil & Gas

     0.3  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Textiles

     0.3

Housewares

     0.3  

Shipbuilding

     0.3  

Agriculture

     0.3  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Security

     0.3  

Auto Manufacturers

     0.2  

Lodging

     0.2  

Hand/Machine Tools

     0.1  

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     0.1

Home Builders

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     100.4  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (0.4
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

     Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
  

 

   

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at
fair value                  

  

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

  

Due from/to

broker-variation margin

swaps

   $ 311,743*        $  

Foreign exchange contracts

  

Unrealized appreciation

on OTC forward foreign

currency exchange contracts

     1,643    

Unrealized depreciation

on OTC forward foreign

currency exchange contracts

     575  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      654  

Due from/to

broker-variation margin futures

     4,184

Interest rate contracts

            Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements      571  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 314,040        $ 5,330  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 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    

Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts

   Swaps  

Credit contracts

   $        $        $ 117,566  

Foreign exchange contracts

              (690         

Interest rate contracts

     34,153                   16,294  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $ 34,153        $ (690      $ 133,860  
  

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Futures    

Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts

   Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $       $        $ 143,536  

Foreign exchange contracts

            1,068           

Interest rate contracts

    24,361                  (571
 

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

  $ 24,361       $ 1,068        $ 142,965  
 

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

Derivative Contract Type Average Volume of Derivative Activities* 

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

$   405,625

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

 5,919,823

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

     174,218

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

     346,125

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

    6,923,667

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

       36,792

 

* 

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

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

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives 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 OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts of

Recognized

   Assets(1)   

  

Gross Amounts of

Recognized

  Liabilities(1)  

 

Net Amounts of

Recognized

Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Collateral

Pledged/(Received)(2)

  

Net Amount

BNP

     $      $ (571 )     $ (571 )     $      $ (571 )

BNYM

       1,643        (575 )       1,068              1,068
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 1,643      $ (1,146 )     $ 497     $      $ 497
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

       

Investments at value:

 

Unaffiliated investments (cost $50,033,297)

  $ 50,389,462  

Affiliated investments (cost $618,185)

    618,185  

Cash

    24,668  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $6,986)

    7,070  

Receivable for investments sold

    7,228,482  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

    680,000  

Dividends and interest receivable

    341,951  

Receivable from custodian

    28,836  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

    9,059  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,643  

Tax reclaim receivable

    365  

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitment

    33  
 

 

 

 

Total Assets

    59,329,754  
 

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Payable for investments purchased

    8,505,918  

Management fee payable

    28,732  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

    664  

Unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments

    580  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    575  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements

    571  
 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

    8,537,040  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 50,792,714  
 

 

 

 

       

Net assets were comprised of:

 

Common stock, at par

  $ 1,000  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

    49,917,754  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    873,960  
 

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

  $ 50,792,714  
 

 

 

 

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

($50,792,714 ÷ 1,000,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

  $ 50.79  
 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 2,555,226  

Affiliated dividend income

     56,430  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     2,611,656  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     187,276  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     2,424,380  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     45,098  

Futures transactions

     34,153  

Forward currency contract transactions

     (690

Swap agreement transactions

     133,860  

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,281
  

 

 

 
     211,140  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     85,471  

Futures

     24,361  

Forward currency contracts

     1,068  

Swap agreements

     142,965  

Foreign currencies

     97  

Unfunded loan commitments

     (108
  

 

 

 
     253,854  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     464,994  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 2,889,374  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    

Six Months Ended

February 29, 2024

    

Year Ended
August 31, 2023

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                                 

Operations

                   

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 2,424,380          $ 4,523,751      

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

       211,140            74,933      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

       253,854            672,747      
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       2,889,374            5,271,431      
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

Dividends and Distributions

               

Distributions from distributable earnings

       (3,079,582          (4,140,051    
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

Fund share transactions

               

Net proceeds from shares sold (150,000 and 675,000 shares, respectively)

       7,560,600            33,359,380      

Cost of shares purchased (500,000 and 0 shares, respectively)

       (24,896,018               
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

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

       (17,335,418          33,359,380      
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

Total increase (decrease)

       (17,525,626          34,490,760      

Net Assets:

                                                 

Beginning of period

       68,318,340            33,827,580      
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

End of period

     $ 50,792,714          $ 68,318,340      
    

 

 

        

 

 

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

228


PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
                       
    

Six Months

Ended February 29,

    2024    

 

Year Ended August 31,

     2023     

 

May 17, 2022(a)

through August 31,

    2022    

      

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                                                           

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

        $50.61               $50.11                   $50.00              

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                           

Net investment income (loss)

        2.33               4.27                   0.62              
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions         0.70               0.16                   (0.18            

Total from investment operations

        3.03               4.43                   0.44              

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                           

Dividends from net investment income

        (2.83             (3.88                 (0.33            

Distributions from net realized gains

        (0.02             (0.05                 -              

Total dividends and distributions

        (2.85             (3.93                 (0.33            

Net asset value, end of period

        $50.79               $50.61                   $50.11              

Total Return(c):

        6.20             9.32                 0.89            
                                                             

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                           

Net assets, end of period (000)

        $50,793               $68,318                   $33,828              

Average net assets (000)

        $52,310               $52,571                   $26,460              

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                           
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement         0.72 %(e)              0.72                 0.72 %(e)             
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement         0.72 %(e)              0.72                 0.72 %(e)             

Net investment income (loss)

        9.32 %(e)              8.61                 4.32 %(e)             

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

        56             182                 9            

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

 

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(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)

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.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 229


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
(000)#
    

Value

 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  99.1%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                           

AGL CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-05A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.160%)

   6.739%(c)    07/20/34      3,000      $ 3,003,914  

Series 2021-14A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    12/02/34      1,750          1,751,205  

AGL Core CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.652% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.390%)

   6.969(c)    04/20/32      570        570,682  

Series 2021-15A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    01/20/35      537        537,626  

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-17A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.746(c)    07/15/34      1,000        1,001,329  

Ares CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-56A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.422%)

   6.746(c)    10/25/34      600        600,900  

Series 2021-60A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.120%)

   6.680(c)    07/18/34      460        462,730  

Series 2021-61A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    10/20/34      2,500        2,504,489  

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   7.064(c)    07/15/30      1,851        1,858,198  

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.678(c)    10/17/32      1,000        1,002,287  

Series 2021-06A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.412%)

   6.729(c)    10/21/34      1,000        1,001,750  

Series 2022-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.320% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.320%)

   6.618(c)    04/18/35      3,750        3,751,122  

Balboa Bay Loan Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.462%)

   6.779(c)    07/20/34      1,000        1,001,033  

Series 2021-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749(c)    01/20/35      3,000        3,003,659  

Barings CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series LP-02A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.679(c)    01/20/34      1,500        1,501,211  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

230


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Barrow Hanley CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.300%)

   7.618%(c)    04/20/35      810      $ 810,854  

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.050% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.050%)

   7.389(c)    10/20/35      1,000          1,004,151  

Series 2023-02A, Class A2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.550% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.550%)

   7.889(c)    10/20/35      1,000        1,004,887  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-10A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.750(c)    01/25/35      455        454,289  

Series 2018-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.070%)

   6.651(c)    05/17/31      912        913,779  

Series 2019-14A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.190%)

   6.769(c)    01/20/35      2,500        2,496,633  

Series 2020-15A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.300%)

   6.619(c)    01/17/33      1,000        1,001,892  

Benefit Street Partners CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-06BR, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.190%)

   6.769(c)    07/20/34      1,000        1,001,066  

Series 2021-23A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

   6.666(c)    04/25/34      2,500        2,504,727  

BlueMountain CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-24A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.679(c)    04/20/34      3,000        2,993,713  

Series 2021-32A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.746(c)    10/15/34      1,500        1,497,810  

Broad River BSL Funding CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749(c)    07/20/34      1,250        1,250,403  

Canyon Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.330% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.330%)

   6.647(c)    04/15/35      2,041        2,040,272  

CBAM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-12A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.442% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.442%)

   6.759(c)    07/20/34      3,500        3,506,878  

CIFC Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-04A, Class A1A2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.332% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.332%)

   6.649(c)    04/20/34      3,000        3,002,649  

Series 2019-05A, Class A1R1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.140%)

   6.716(c)    01/15/35      1,800        1,802,373  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 231


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

CIFC Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands), (cont’d.)

           

Series 2021-05A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.402%)

   6.716%(c)    07/15/34      2,000      $   2,000,414  

Series 2022-05A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.520% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.520%)

   6.837(c)    01/16/37      1,000        999,430  

Columbia Cent CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-31A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

   6.779(c)    04/20/34      2,750        2,741,936  

CQS US CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-03A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.890% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.890%)

   7.209(c)    01/25/37      2,500        2,498,878  

Crown City CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-01A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.190%)

   6.769(c)    07/20/34      250        249,872  

Series 2021-01A, Class A1A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749(c)    07/20/34      1,500        1,497,804  

Elevation CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-13A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.190%)

   6.766(c)    07/15/34      2,000        1,995,958  

Elmwood CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.412%)

   6.729(c)    04/20/34      2,000        2,004,000  

Series 2020-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    10/20/34      2,250        2,250,000  

Series 2024-01A, Class A1, 144A

      — (p)    04/17/37      2,000        2,000,682  

Gallatin CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.100% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.100%)

   7.414(c)    10/14/35      1,000        1,005,500  

Series 2023-01A, Class AJ, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.550% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.550%)

   7.864(c)    10/14/35      1,000        1,001,096  

Greywolf CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.440% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.440%)

   6.758(c)    10/20/31      1,000        1,000,446  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-10A, Class A1RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.140%)

   6.719(c)    04/20/34      4,000        4,005,166  

Jamestown CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-14A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

   6.779(c)    10/20/34      250        250,253  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

232


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

KKR CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-46A, Class A1A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.850% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.850%)

   7.168%(c)    04/20/35      1,750      $ 1,751,831  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-34A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.120%)

   6.706(c)    04/25/32      1,100          1,100,601  

Series 2021-38A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.382%)

   6.698(c)    07/17/34      900        901,350  

Marble Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-03A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.502% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.240%)

   6.818(c)    10/17/34      1,500        1,500,750  

Neuberger Berman CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-16SA, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.302% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.040%)

   6.616(c)    04/15/34      3,500        3,504,692  

Northwoods Capital Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-22A, Class A2RR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

   7.333(c)    03/16/37      1,500        1,500,522  

Oaktree CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.726(c)    07/15/34      2,210        2,214,179  

Series 2021-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.160%)

   6.736(c)    07/15/34      1,875        1,873,603  

Ocean Trails CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2024-15A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.700% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.700%)

   7.022(c)    01/15/37      3,000        2,999,571  

Octagon Investment Partners 51 Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    07/20/34      3,000        3,010,061  

Pikes Peak CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-06A, Class AR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.751(c)    05/18/34      3,750        3,751,354  

PPM CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-05A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

   6.760(c)    10/18/34      3,500        3,503,571  

Rad CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-12A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749(c)    10/30/34      3,000        3,007,444  

Series 2021-14A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.746(c)    01/15/35      1,500        1,503,296  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 233


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Rad CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands), (cont’d.)

           

Series 2023-19A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

   7.318%(c)    04/20/35      600      $ 600,629  

Regatta Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-04A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    01/20/35      1,000          1,002,737  

Regatta VII Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-01A, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.782(c)    06/20/34      2,000        2,006,399  

Rockford Tower CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-02A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.160%)

   6.739(c)    10/20/31      535        536,171  

Series 2021-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749(c)    07/20/34      450        450,131  

Shackleton CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-11A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.352% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.262%)

   6.659(c)    08/15/30      293        293,870  

Signal Peak CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-08A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.532% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.270%)

   6.849(c)    04/20/33      750        750,362  

Silver Rock CLO (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-03A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.880% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.880%)

   7.217(c)    01/20/36      2,000        1,997,790  

Sixth Street CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-19A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

   6.679(c)    07/20/34      3,750        3,761,430  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

   6.659(c)    01/20/32      1,000        1,000,630  

TCW CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.749(c)    03/18/34      3,000        3,003,576  

TICP CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-12A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

   6.746(c)    07/15/34      2,500        2,501,507  

Tikehau US CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2022-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.870% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.870%)

   7.188(c)    01/20/36      1,500        1,498,481  

Series 2022-02A, Class AJR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.300% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.300%)

   7.618(c)    01/20/36      1,000        1,009,763  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

234


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Tikehau US CLO Ltd. (Bermuda), (cont’d.)

           

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.950% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.950%)

   7.311%(c)    01/15/36      1,750      $ 1,752,035  

Tralee CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-07A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.582% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.320%)

   6.906(c)    04/25/34      3,000          3,006,329  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-20A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.530% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.530%)

   6.848(c)    07/20/35      1,500        1,501,668  

Series 2023-26A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.690% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.690%)

   7.008(c)    01/20/35      2,000        2,005,069  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2023-22A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.850% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.850%)

   7.168(c)    07/20/36      2,000        2,005,218  

Venture CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-36A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.392% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.130%)

   6.709(c)    04/20/32      2,500        2,503,894  

Voya CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.422% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.160%)

   6.731(c)    07/19/34      3,250        3,256,959  

Warwick Capital CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.950% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.950%)

   7.327(c)    01/15/37      1,500        1,500,876  

Wellfleet CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.482% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.220%)

   6.796(c)    07/15/34      2,500        2,501,572  

Whitebox CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.482% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.220%)

   6.800(c)    10/24/34      1,600        1,601,886  

Wind River CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2016-01KRA, Class A1R2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.472% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.210%)

   6.786(c)    10/15/34      250        250,296  

Series 2021-03A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

   6.729(c)    07/20/33      2,450        2,445,107  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Z Capital Credit Partners CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2024-01A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.950% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.950%)

   7.281%(c)    04/16/36      3,250      $ 3,251,128  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $155,061,172)

              156,458,284  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $155,061,172)

              156,458,284  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 3.0%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $4,790,897)(wb)

     4,790,897        4,790,897  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 102.1%
(cost $159,852,069)

          161,249,181  

Liabilities in excess of other assets (2.1)%

        (3,304,054
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

            $ 157,945,127  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

236


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

              

Assets

              

Long-Term Investments

              

Asset-Backed Securities

              

Collateralized Loan Obligations

   $      $ 156,458,284           $—     

Short-Term Investment

              

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     4,790,897                      
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

Total

   $ 4,790,897      $ 156,458,284           $—     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sector Allocations:

The sector allocations of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     99.1
  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     3.0
  

 

 

 
     102.1  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (2.1
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 237


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $155,061,172)

   $ 156,458,284  

Affiliated investments (cost $4,790,897)

     4,790,897  

Dividends and interest receivable

     1,228,447  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     162,477,628  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     4,508,994  

Management fee payable

     23,507  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,532,501  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 157,945,127  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 3,100  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     155,417,930  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     2,524,097  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 157,945,127  
  

 

 

 

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

($157,945,127 ÷ 3,100,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 50.95  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

238


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 5,103,299  

Affiliated dividend income

     135,944  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     5,239,243  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     144,027  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     5,095,216  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     320,103  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     1,218,846  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     1,538,949  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 6,634,165  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 239


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

           

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024

                  July 19, 2023*
through
August 31, 2023
               

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                                             

Operations

                       

Net investment income (loss)

      $ 5,095,216           $ 759,026        

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

        320,103             4,693        

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

        1,218,846             178,266        
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        6,634,165             941,985        
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

Dividends and Distributions

                   

Distributions from distributable earnings

        (5,052,053                  
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

Fund share transactions

                   

Net proceeds from shares sold (800,000 and 2,500,000 shares, respectively)

        40,401,172             125,142,342        

Cost of shares purchased (200,000 and 0 shares, respectively)

        (10,122,484                  
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

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

        30,278,688             125,142,342        
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

Total increase (decrease)

        31,860,800             126,084,327        

Net Assets:

                                                             

Beginning of period

        126,084,327                    
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

End of period

      $ 157,945,127           $ 126,084,327        
     

 

 

         

 

 

       

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

240


PGIM AAA CLO ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

             
     Six Months
Ended February 29,

    2024    
  July 19, 2023(a)
through August  31,

    2023    
     

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                       

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $50.43       $50.00          

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

    1.69       0.39          

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

    0.51       0.04          

Total from investment operations

    2.20       0.43          

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    (1.67     -          

Distributions from net realized gains

    (0.01     -          

Total dividends and distributions

    (1.68     -          

Net asset value, end of period

    $50.95       $50.43          

Total Return(c):

    4.43     0.87        
   

                       
   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:              

Net assets, end of period (000)

    $157,945       $126,084          

Average net assets (000)

    $152,443       $99,359          

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                       

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

    0.19 %(e)      0.19 %(e)         

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

    0.19 %(e)      0.19 %(e)         

Net investment income (loss)

    6.72 %(e)      6.48 %(e)         

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    31     4        

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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)

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.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 241


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  99.5%

          

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  20.5%

          

Automobiles  0.3%

                                  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC,

          

Series 2024-01A, Class A, 144A

     5.360%       06/20/30        100      $   100,073  

Collateralized Loan Obligations 19.8%

                                  

AGL CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2021-14A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.729(c)       12/02/34        250        250,172  

AlbaCore Euro CLO DAC (Ireland),

          

Series 02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 0.830% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.830%)

     4.755(c)       06/15/34      EUR 250        265,980  

Allegro CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2019-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.729(c)       07/20/32        250        250,250  

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-16A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

     6.771(c)       01/19/35        250        250,284  

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2019-02A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

     6.678(c)       10/17/32        250        250,572  

Barings Euro CLO DAC (Ireland),

          

Series 2019-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 0.960% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.960%)

     4.902(c)       04/15/36      EUR 250        266,617  

Barrow Hanley CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.050% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.050%)

     7.389(c)       10/20/35        250        251,038  

Benefit Street Partners CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2015-06BR, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.452% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.190%)

     6.769(c)       07/20/34        250        250,267  

BlueMountain Fuji Eur CLO DAC (Ireland),

          

Series 05A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.550% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.550%)

     5.492(c)       01/15/33      EUR 250        265,879  

Broad River BSL Funding CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

     6.749(c)       07/20/34        250        250,081  

Carlyle US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2017-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.262% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.000%)

     6.579(c)       04/20/31        200        200,939  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

242


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

          

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                              

Greywolf CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2018-02A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.440% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.440%)

     6.758%(c)     10/20/31      250      $   250,111  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2021-16A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.402% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.140%)

     6.717(c)     01/23/35      250        250,003  

LCM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 34A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.432% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.170%)

     6.749(c)     10/20/34      250        250,313  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2021-38A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.382% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.382%)

     6.698(c)     07/17/34      290        290,435  

Mountain View CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

     8.430(c)     09/14/36      250        251,379  

Neuberger Berman CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2017-16SA, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.302% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.040%)

     6.616(c)     04/15/34      250        250,335  

Northwoods Capital Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-22A, Class A1RR, 144A

     0.000(c)     03/16/37      250        250,087  

Oaktree CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.412% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.150%)

     6.726(c)     07/15/34      250        250,473  

OZLM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2014-09A, Class A1A3, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.362% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.100%)

     6.679(c)     10/20/31      234        233,582  

Park Avenue Institutional Advisers CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2017-01A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.502% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.240%)

     6.808(c)     02/14/34      250        250,216  

PPM CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2021-05A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.462% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.200%)

     6.760(c)     10/18/34      250        250,255  

Romark WM-R Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2018-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.292% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     6.609(c)     04/20/31      213        213,077  

Signal Peak CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

          

Series 2020-08A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.532% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.270%)

     6.849(c)     04/20/33      250        250,121  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 243


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest 

Rate

    

Maturity 

Date

  

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                               

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.342% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.080%)

     6.659%(c)      01/20/32      250      $ 250,157  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-20A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.530% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.530%)

     6.848(c)      07/20/35      250        250,278  

Trinitas Euro CLO DAC (Ireland),

           

Series 06A, Class A, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.600% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.600%)

     5.525(c)      04/15/37    EUR 250        270,685  

Venture CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-36A, Class A1AR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.392% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.130%)

     6.709(c)      04/20/32      250        250,389  
           

 

 

 
                7,013,975  

Home Equity Loans  0.4%

                               

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2023-HE02, Class A1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 1.700% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     7.024(c)      03/25/54      85        85,915  

Series 2023-HE03, Class M1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.100% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

     7.424(c)      05/25/54      65        65,482  
           

 

 

 
              151,397  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $7,209,744)

              7,265,445  
           

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 10.7%

           

BANK,

           

Series 2023-BNK46, Class A21

     6.725(cc)      08/15/56      200        209,051  

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

           

Series 2023-05C23, Class A3

     6.675(cc)      12/15/56      200        211,643  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2019-B15, Class A4

     2.673      12/15/72      300        258,725  

Series 2022-B33, Class A1

     2.306      03/15/55      358        341,085  

Series 2024-V05, Class A3

     5.805      01/10/57      100        102,710  

BMO Mortgage Trust,

           

Series 2023-05C01, Class A3

     6.534(cc)      08/15/56      150        156,998  

Series 2023-C06, Class A2

     6.643(cc)      09/15/56      200        210,965  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

    Maturity 
Date
    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

    

   Value 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

          

BMO Mortgage Trust, (cont’d.)

          

Series 2023-C06, Class XB, IO

     0.153%(cc)       09/15/56        6,200      $ 96,107  

BX Trust,

          

Series 2024-PAT, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.090% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.090%)

     7.340(c)       03/15/26        100        99,747  

CENT Trust,

          

Series 2023-CITY, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 2.620% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.620%)

     7.938(c)       09/15/38        50        50,250  

CGMS Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2017-B01, Class A3

     3.197       08/15/50        242        225,537  

Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2015-DC01, Class A5

     3.350       02/10/48        250        243,831  

Series 2016-COR01, Class A4

     3.091       10/10/49        250        232,475  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2014-GC22, Class A4

     3.587       06/10/47        165        164,369  

Series 2019-GC40, Class A2

     2.971       07/10/52        72        71,779  

JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

          

Series 2019-COR04, Class A5

     4.029       03/10/52        250        225,030  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust,

          

Series 2015-C20, Class A4

     3.249       02/15/48        300        293,023  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust,

          

Series 2015-UBS08, Class A4

     3.809       12/15/48        250        240,683  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2017-C04, Class A3

     3.301       10/15/50        273        255,521  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust,

          

Series 2020-C56, Class A1

     1.341       06/15/53        98        97,321  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $3,716,804)

               3,786,850  
          

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS  30.4%

          

Aerospace & Defense  0.7%

                                  

Boeing Co. (The),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     2.196       02/04/26        150        140,848  

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     7.875       04/15/27        109        109,000  
          

 

 

 
             249,848  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 245


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   

Maturity 

Date

    

  Principal  

Amount

(000)#

    

  Value 

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Agriculture  0.7%

                                  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom),

          

Gtd. Notes

     2.259%       03/25/28        115      $ 101,663  

Philip Morris International, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.875       02/13/29        150        147,401  
          

 

 

 
             249,064  

Airlines  0.3%

                                  

Delta Air Lines, Inc./SkyMiles IP Ltd.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.750       10/20/28        75        73,293  

United Airlines, Inc.,

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     4.375       04/15/26        25        24,070  
          

 

 

 
             97,363  

Apparel  0.1%

                                  

Hanesbrands, Inc.,

          

Gtd. Notes, 144A

     4.875       05/15/26        25        24,138  

Auto Manufacturers  1.3%

                                  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     6.800       05/12/28        200        206,423  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     1.250       01/08/26        180        166,801  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.400       05/08/27        15        15,017  

Hyundai Capital America,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

     5.950       09/21/26        80        80,861  
          

 

 

 
               469,102  

Auto Parts & Equipment  0.1%

                                  

Dana, Inc.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.625       06/15/28        25        24,220  

Banks  9.3%

                                  

Bank of America Corp.,

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.202(ff)       04/25/29        315        313,217  

Barclays PLC (United Kingdom),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.829(ff)       05/09/27        200        200,353  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

246


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Banks (cont’d.)

                           

BNP Paribas SA (France),

           

Sr. Non-Preferred Notes, 144A

   5.497%(ff)    05/20/30      200      $ 198,986  

Citigroup, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.174(ff)    02/13/30      190        188,068  

Sub. Notes

   4.450    09/29/27      195        188,920  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.841(ff)    01/23/30      50        49,399  

Comerica, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.982(ff)    01/30/30      80        78,567  

Deutsche Bank AG (Germany),

           

Sr. Non-Preferred Notes

   7.146(ff)    07/13/27      150        153,825  

Fifth Third Bancorp,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.339(ff)    07/27/29      20        20,538  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.542(ff)    09/10/27      140        127,255  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.798(ff)    08/10/26      180        180,982  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.208(ff)    08/21/29      10        10,171  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.040(ff)    01/23/28      70        69,626  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.299(ff)    07/24/29      500        501,354  

KeyCorp,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   2.550    10/01/29      20        16,734  

Morgan Stanley,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.449(ff)    07/20/29      300        301,243  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.812(ff)    06/12/26      85        85,110  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.615(ff)    10/20/27      20        20,534  

Truist Financial Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   6.047(ff)    06/08/27      125        126,212  

U.S. Bancorp,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.384(ff)    01/23/30      110        109,380  

Wells Fargo & Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.198(ff)    01/23/30      90        89,224  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, MTN

   5.574(ff)    07/25/29      250        251,741  
           

 

 

 
                3,281,439  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 247


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Building Materials  0.1%

                           

JELD-WEN, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875%    12/15/27      25      $ 23,772  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.750    01/15/28      25        23,599  
           

 

 

 
              47,371  

Chemicals  0.3%

                           

CF Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500    12/01/26      110        107,269  

Commercial Services  0.4%

                           

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    07/15/26      11        10,966  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750    07/15/27      50        49,818  

Brink’s Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625    10/15/27      25        23,611  

ERAC USA Finance LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    02/15/29      40        39,766  
           

 

 

 
                 124,161  

Computers  0.2%

                           

Leidos, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.625    05/15/25      80        78,116  

Distribution/Wholesale  0.1%

                           

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    12/15/28      50        45,089  

Diversified Financial Services  1.9%

                           

American Express Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.338(ff)    10/30/26      65        65,988  

BOC Aviation USA Corp. (China),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A, MTN

   1.625    04/29/24      400        397,576  

Cantor Fitzgerald LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.200    12/12/28      25        25,638  

Capital One Financial Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.149(ff)    10/29/27      40        41,469  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                           

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875%    07/21/28      80      $ 81,556  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000    01/15/27      25        24,579  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.875    09/15/28      25        21,843  
           

 

 

 
              658,649  

Electric  2.0%

                           

American Electric Power Co., Inc.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   5.699    08/15/25      75        75,135  

Calpine Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    02/01/29      50        45,989  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.749    09/01/25      130        130,689  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.750    01/15/28      50        49,250  

Pennsylvania Electric Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.150    03/30/26      60        59,446  

Southern California Edison Co.,

           

First Mortgage

   4.875    02/01/27      100        99,484  

First Mortgage

   4.900    06/01/26      125        124,141  

Vistra Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

   8.000(ff)    10/15/26(oo)      50        50,002  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375    05/01/29      25        22,834  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    07/31/27      50        47,948  
           

 

 

 
                 704,918  

Engineering & Construction  0.7%

                           

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.350    08/18/28      65        66,943  

Mexico City Airport Trust (Mexico),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.250    10/31/26      200        192,308  
           

 

 

 
              259,251  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 249


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Entertainment  0.7%

                           

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.625%    10/15/29      75      $ 68,473  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    01/15/27      25        23,906  

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   3.755    03/15/27      160        151,429  
           

 

 

 
                 243,808  

Foods  0.5%

                           

Albertson’s Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertson’s LP/Albertson’s LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    02/15/28      25        25,159  

B&G Foods, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    04/01/25      7        6,970  

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    09/15/27      25        23,256  

Bellis Finco PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.000    02/16/27    GBP    100        113,955  
           

 

 

 
              169,340  

Gas  0.1%

                           

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    08/20/26      25        24,231  

Healthcare-Services  0.2%

                           

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    02/15/27      50        46,563  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.125    10/01/28      25        24,712  
           

 

 

 
              71,275  

Home Builders  0.5%

                           

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.250    10/15/29      25        25,021  

Empire Communities Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    12/15/25      50        49,500  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.950    02/01/28      25        23,787  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Home Builders (cont’d.)

                           

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.250%    12/15/27      25      $ 24,062  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    06/15/27      25        24,933  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    06/01/27      25        24,511  
           

 

 

 
              171,814  

Leisure Time  0.2%

                           

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    03/15/26      50        48,687  

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    09/15/27      25        24,422  
           

 

 

 
              73,109  

Lodging  0.5%

                           

Hyatt Hotels Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.750    01/30/27      75        75,898  

Marriott International, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.450    09/15/26      30        30,126  

MGM Resorts International,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.750    05/01/25      75        75,082  
           

 

 

 
                 181,106  

Machinery-Diversified  0.1%

                           

Nordson Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.600    09/15/28      10        10,160  

Otis Worldwide Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.250    08/16/28      35        35,300  
           

 

 

 
              45,460  

Media  1.0%

                           

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.125    05/01/27      50        47,257  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   2.250    01/15/29      90        75,919  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 251


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Cox Communications, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.450%    09/15/28      55      $ 55,423  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.350    09/15/26      80        76,111  

DISH DBS Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    7.750    07/01/26      25        15,723  

DISH Network Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.750    11/15/27      25        26,080  

Gray Television, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    07/15/26      25        23,729  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    06/01/27      50        48,473  
           

 

 

 
                 368,715  

Mining  0.1%

                           

Novelis Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.250    11/15/26      25        23,252  

Oil & Gas  2.0%

                           

Aker BP ASA (Norway),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.600    06/13/28      150        151,132  

BP Capital Markets PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.375(ff)    06/22/25(oo)      75        73,925  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    02/01/26      25        24,779  

Endeavor Energy Resources LP/EER Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    01/30/28      25        25,198  

Energean Israel Finance Ltd. (Israel),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    03/30/26      30        28,177  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.375    03/30/28      26        23,306  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    02/01/29      25        24,375  

Ovintiv, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.650    05/15/28      90        90,791  

Parkland Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    07/15/27      50        48,938  

Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico),

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.625    11/24/25    EUR    100        103,186  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                           

Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico), (cont’d.)

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.875%    10/16/25      30      $ 29,562  

Gtd. Notes, EMTN

   4.875    02/21/28    EUR    100        95,267  
           

 

 

 
              718,636  

Packaging & Containers  0.3%

                           

Berry Global, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/15/28      60        59,664  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    10/15/28      25        23,279  

Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. US,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125    02/01/28      25        24,947  
           

 

 

 
              107,890  

Pipelines  2.2%

                           

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    01/15/28      50        49,012  

Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.927    08/15/30      15        15,278  

Energy Transfer LP,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series G

   7.125(ff)    05/15/30(oo)      70        67,667  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.100    12/01/28      40        41,381  

MPLX LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   1.750    03/01/26      160        149,250  

ONEOK, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.550    07/15/28      100        97,700  

Gtd. Notes

   5.650    11/01/28      35        35,619  

Targa Resources Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.200    07/01/27      125        124,301  

Western Midstream Operating LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.650    07/01/26      130        127,087  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.400    03/02/26      70        70,163  
           

 

 

 
                 777,458  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.9%

                           

American Tower Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.600%    01/15/28      70      $ 65,872  

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.900    03/15/27      95        90,505  

Crown Castle, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.800    09/01/28      90        87,756  

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

    9.750    06/15/25      25        24,898  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.250    06/01/25      65        64,468  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.500    06/01/25      25        25,129  

Realty Income Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.700    12/15/28      75        73,739  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.750    02/15/29      160        156,591  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.625    07/15/26      25        23,308  

Sun Communities Operating LP,

           

Gtd. Notes

    2.300    11/01/28      75        65,085  
           

 

 

 
                 677,351  

Retail  0.5%

                           

1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875    01/15/28      25        23,185  

eG Global Finance PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.000    11/30/28    EUR    100        112,735  

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.625    12/01/25      25        24,994  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.875    03/01/27      25        24,640  
           

 

 

 
              185,554  

Software  0.2%

                           

Fiserv, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    5.375    08/21/28      60        60,370  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications  1.0%

                           

Rogers Communications, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.000%    02/15/29      130      $ 128,834  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    3.750    04/15/27      115        110,243  

Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

    4.000    01/31/29    GBP    100        109,176  
           

 

 

 
              348,253  

Trucking & Leasing  0.2%

                           

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    05/24/26      75        75,400  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $10,695,067)

                10,743,020  
           

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  2.7%

           

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust,

           

Series 2022-R04, Class 1M2, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 3.100% (Cap N/A,
Floor 0.000%)

    8.422(c)    03/25/42      100        103,908  

Series 2022-R07, Class 1B1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 6.800% (Cap N/A,
Floor 0.000%)

   12.121(c)    06/25/42      100        112,741  

Series 2023-R01, Class 1M1, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.400% (Cap N/A,
Floor 0.000%)

    7.721(c)    12/25/42      84        85,910  

FHLMC Structured Agency Credit Risk REMIC Trust,

           

Series 2021-DNA02, Class M2, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.300% (Cap N/A,
Floor 0.000%)

    7.622(c)    08/25/33      86        87,606  

Series 2022-DNA02, Class M1B, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 2.400% (Cap N/A,
Floor 0.000%)

    7.722(c)    02/25/42      100        102,083  

PMT Credit Risk Transfer Trust,

           

Series 2019-02R, Class A, 144A, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864% (Cap N/A,
Floor 2.750%)

    9.193(c)    05/30/25      50        49,760  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

PMT Credit Risk Transfer Trust, (cont’d.)

           

Series 2024-01R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average SOFR + 3.500% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   8.810%(c)    05/25/33      400      $ 400,000  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $933,107)

              942,008  
           

 

 

 

SOVEREIGN BONDS  0.6%

           

Romanian Government International Bond (Romania),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   5.000    09/27/26    EUR    100        110,393  

Serbia International Bond (Serbia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.125    05/15/27    EUR 100        103,692  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL SOVEREIGN BONDS
(cost $216,903)

              214,085  
           

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS  7.7%

           

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000    07/01/46      85        75,240  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.000    02/01/52      108        92,096  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500    10/01/45      219        199,990  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.500    09/01/46      480        439,137  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   5.500    08/01/52      82        81,686  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   5.500    10/01/52      142        140,443  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   5.500    11/01/52      248        246,391  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   5.500    12/01/52      73        72,276  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   1.500    03/01/36      181        157,116  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.000    11/01/50      187        147,441  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    09/01/50      182        151,140  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   2.500    06/01/51      199        164,222  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   3.000    10/01/44      258        229,491  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.000    TBA      250        230,111  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   4.500    06/01/52      257        243,811  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

   5.500    10/01/52      68        67,595  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $2,710,908)

                2,738,186  
           

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS  26.9%

           

U.S. Treasury Notes

   0.250    09/30/25      1,600        1,490,562  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   0.375    04/30/25      2,340        2,219,801  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   1.250    12/31/26      720        659,700  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.250    12/31/25      550        545,746  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

   Maturity 
Date
  

 Principal 
Amount

(000)#

       Value    

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

     

U.S. Treasury Notes(k)

   4.625%    06/30/25      3,010      $ 3,000,359  

U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.625    02/28/26      1,610        1,609,874  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $9,547,864)

              9,526,042  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $35,030,397)

              35,215,636  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  1.6%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $582,427)(wb)

           582,427        582,427  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  101.1%
(cost $35,612,824)

              35,798,063  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z) (1.1)%

              (387,090
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

            $   35,410,973  
           

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

#

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

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of February 29, 2024. 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.

(k)

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

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call 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 Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Number
of
Contracts

  

Type

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

Long Positions:

 

         

11

   3 Month CME SOFR      Mar. 2024      $ 2,602,806        $ 959    

2

   3 Month CME SOFR      Jun. 2024        473,425          169    

2

   3 Month CME SOFR      Sep. 2024        474,450          275    

77

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        15,765,750          (5,387  

1

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        110,438          303    
             

 

 

   
                (3,681  
             

 

 

   

Short Positions:

            

3

   5 Year Euro-Bobl      Mar. 2024        376,832          3,419    

44

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        4,703,875          (2,913  

1

   10 Year U.K. Gilt      Jun. 2024        123,819          256    

6

   10 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        685,031          (3,399  

3

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds      Jun. 2024        357,750          (3,871  

2

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds      Jun. 2024        255,750          (3,738  

1

   Euro Schatz Index      Mar. 2024        113,646          761    
             

 

 

   
                    (9,485      
             

 

 

   
              $ (13,166  
             

 

 

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Purchase

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value at
Settlement

Date
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                              

British Pound,

                                           

 Expiring 03/04/24

   HSBC              GBP 155      $ 196,485      $ 195,615            $—           $ (870 )  

Euro,

                                         

 Expiring 03/04/24

   BNYM         EUR  1,184        1,283,252        1,280,413                        (2,839 )  
               

 

 

      

 

 

          

 

 

           

 

 

   
                $ 1,479,737      $ 1,476,028                        (3,709 )  
               

 

 

      

 

 

          

 

 

           

 

 

   

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Unrealized
Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

                              

British Pound,

                                         

 Expiring 03/04/24

   BNYM         GBP 155      $ 196,885      $ 195,615          $ 1,270           $  

 Expiring 04/02/24

   HSBC         GBP 155        196,521        195,650            871              

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024 (continued):

 

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty         Notional
Amount
(000)
   Value at
Settlement
Date
   Current
Value
  

Unrealized

Appreciation

  

Unrealized

Depreciation

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (cont’d.):

 

                                    

Euro,

                                               

 Expiring 03/04/24

   BNYM         EUR  936      $ 1,016,432      $ 1,012,252          $ 4,180               $    

 Expiring 03/04/24

   JPM         EUR  248        266,301        268,160                            (1,859 )    

 Expiring 04/02/24

   BNYM               EUR  1,184        1,284,799        1,281,981            2,818                    

 Expiring 04/02/24

   HSBC         EUR  245        266,339        265,444            895                    
               

 

 

      

 

 

          

 

 

               

 

 

     
                $ 3,227,277      $ 3,219,102            10,034                 (1,859 )    
               

 

 

      

 

 

          

 

 

               

 

 

     
                              $ 10,034               $ (5,568 )    
                             

 

 

               

 

 

     

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
     Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
     Implied Credit
Spread at
February 29,
2024(4)
     Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 29,
2024
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

CDX.NA.HY.41.V2

   12/20/28      5.000%(Q)        921               3.383             $ 53,341              $ 67,630                 $ 14,289        
                      

 

 

        

 

 

       

 

 

   

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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as of February 29, 2024

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Notional

Amount

(000)#

   Termination
Date
       Fixed
Rate
      

Floating

Rate

 

Value at

Trade Date

 

Value at

February 29,

    2024    

 

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

                                    

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

 

             

4,305

     08/31/24          5.384%(T)        1 Day SOFR(2)(T)/ 5.320%     $         $ (975       $ (975  

2,220

     08/31/25          4.805%(A)        1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/ 5.320%                 6,899           6,899    

180

     09/25/26          4.699%(A)        1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/ 5.320%       28           (842         (870  
                

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   
                 $ 28         $ 5,082         $ 5,054    
                

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

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      

CGM

     $      $ 202,350

JPS

       220,000       
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 220,000      $ 202,350
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

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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as of February 29, 2024

 

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

      Level 1     Level 2     Level 3 

Investments in Securities

            

Assets

            

Long-Term Investments

            

Asset-Backed Securities

            

Automobiles

     $     $ 100,073     $

Collateralized Loan Obligations

             7,013,975      

Home Equity Loans

             151,397      

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

             3,786,850      

Corporate Bonds

             10,743,020      

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

             942,008      

Sovereign Bonds

             214,085      

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

             2,738,186      

U.S. Treasury Obligations

             9,526,042      

Short-Term Investment

            

Affiliated Mutual Fund

       582,427            
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

     $ 582,427     $ 35,215,636     $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

            

Assets

            

Futures Contracts

     $ 6,142     $     $

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

             10,034      

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

             14,289      

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreement

             6,899      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

     $ 6,142     $ 31,222     $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities

            

Futures Contracts

     $ (19,308 )     $     $

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

             (5,568 )      

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

             (1,845 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

     $ (19,308 )     $ (7,413 )     $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

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

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 261


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of portfolio holdings and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     26.9

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     19.8  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     10.7  

Banks

     9.3  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     7.7  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

     2.7  

Pipelines

     2.2  

Oil & Gas

     2.0  

Electric

     2.0  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.9  

Diversified Financial Services

     1.9  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     1.6  

Auto Manufacturers

     1.3  

Media

     1.0  

Telecommunications

     1.0  

Engineering & Construction

     0.7  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.7  

Agriculture

     0.7  

Entertainment

     0.7  

Sovereign Bonds

     0.6  

Retail

     0.5  

Lodging

     0.5  

Home Builders

     0.5  

Foods

     0.5  

Home Equity Loans

    0.4

Commercial Services

    0.4  

Packaging & Containers

    0.3  

Chemicals

    0.3  

Automobiles

    0.3  

Airlines

    0.3  

Computers

    0.2  

Trucking & Leasing

    0.2  

Leisure Time

    0.2  

Healthcare-Services

    0.2  

Software

    0.2  

Building Materials

    0.1  

Machinery-Diversified

    0.1  

Distribution/Wholesale

    0.1  

Gas

    0.1  

Auto Parts & Equipment

    0.1  

Apparel

    0.1  

Mining

    0.1  
 

 

 

 
    101.1  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (1.1
 

 

 

 
    100.0
 

 

 

 
 

 

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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

     Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
  

 

   

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at
fair value                

  

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 14,289*        $  

Foreign exchange contracts

   Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      10,034     Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      5,568  

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      6,142   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      19,308

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      6,899   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      1,845
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 37,364        $ 26,721  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 are as follows:

 

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

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

  Options
Written
  Futures  

Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts

   Swaps

Credit contracts

    $     $       $      $ 13,003

Foreign exchange contracts

                    67,807       

Interest rate contracts

      39       (70,069 )                (1,855 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

    $ 39     $ (70,069 )       $ 67,807      $ 11,148
   

 

 

     

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Futures    

Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts

   Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $          $           $ 12,407  

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 263


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  

Futures

    

Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts

    

Swaps

 

Foreign exchange contracts

   $         $ (27,773      $  

Interest rate contracts

     6,717                    5,131  
  

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,717             $ (27,773          $ 17,538  
  

 

 

       

 

 

      

 

 

 

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*  

Options Written (1)

     $    65,000             

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     17,754,110           

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

     6,892,290           

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

     1,030,343           

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

     2,482,167           

Interest Rate Swap Agreements (1)

     6,645,000           

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

     781,333           

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

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

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives 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 OTC derivatives where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts  of
Recognized
   Assets(1)   

  

Gross Amounts  of
Recognized
  Liabilities(1)  

 

Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)

  

Net Amount

BNYM

     $ 8,268      $ (2,839 )     $ 5,429     $      $ 5,429

HSBC

       1,766        (870 )       896              896

JPM

              (1,859 )       (1,859 )              (1,859 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 10,034      $ (5,568 )     $ 4,466     $      $ 4,466
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 265


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $35,030,397)

   $ 35,215,636  

Affiliated investments (cost $582,427)

     582,427  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $17)

     17  

Receivable for investments sold

     3,363,545  

Dividends and interest receivable

     251,596  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     220,000  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     10,034  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     1,954  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     39,645,209  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     4,210,812  

Management fee payable

     11,057  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     6,799  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     5,568  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,234,236  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 35,410,973  
  

 

 

 
          

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 700  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     35,195,610  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     214,663  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 35,410,973  
  

 

 

 

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

($35,410,973 ÷ 700,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 50.59  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

266


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income (net of $158 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 805,220  

Affiliated dividend income

     12,075  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     817,295  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     55,391  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     761,904  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     7,528  

Futures transactions

     (70,069

Forward currency contract transactions

     67,807  

Options written transactions

     39  

Swap agreement transactions

     11,148  

Foreign currency transactions

     (27,542
  

 

 

 
     (11,089
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     254,475  

Futures

     6,717  

Forward currency contracts

     (27,773

Swap agreements

     17,538  

Foreign currencies

     396  
  

 

 

 
     251,353  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     240,264  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 1,002,168  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 267


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

   

Six Months Ended

February 29, 2024

   

July 19, 2023*

through

August 31, 2023

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                               

Operations

           

Net investment income (loss)

    $ 761,904         $ 162,369    

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

      (11,089         3,367    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

      251,353           (55,496  
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      1,002,168           110,240    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

           

Distributions from distributable earnings

      (897,111            
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Fund share transactions

           

Net proceeds from shares sold (200,000 and 500,000 shares, respectively)

      10,108,176           25,087,500    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

      10,213,233           25,197,740    

Net Assets:

                                               

Beginning of period

      25,197,740              
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

End of period

    $ 35,410,973         $ 25,197,740    
   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

268


PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

           
     Six Months
Ended February 29,

    2024    
  July 19, 2023(a)
through August  31,

    2023    
    

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                       

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $50.40       $50.00    

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                       

Net investment income (loss)

      1.38       0.32    

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

      0.51       0.08 (c)      

Total from investment operations

      1.89       0.40    

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                       

Dividends from net investment income

      (1.63 )       -    

Distributions from net realized gains

      (0.07 )       -    

Total dividends and distributions

      (1.70 )       -    

Net asset value, end of period

      $50.59       $50.40    

Total Return(d):

      3.82 %       0.79 %    
   

                       
   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:             

Net assets, end of period (000)

      $35,411       $25,198    

Average net assets (000)

      $27,849       $25,087    

Ratios to average net assets(e):

                       

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

      0.40 %(f)       0.40 %(f)    

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

      0.40 %(f)       0.40 %(f)    

Net investment income (loss)

      5.50 %(f)       5.49 %(f)    

Portfolio turnover rate(g)(h)

      47 %       78 %    

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values.

(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)

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.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 269


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 93.3%

           

CORPORATE BONDS 92.1%

           

Aerospace & Defense 2.1%

                           

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.125%    06/15/26      325      $ 327,437  

TransDigm, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    03/15/26      200        199,940  
           

 

 

 
                527,377  

Airlines 1.6%

                           

American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    04/20/26      169        167,228  

United Airlines, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    04/15/26      150        144,417  

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    05/01/27      100        84,250  
           

 

 

 
              395,895  

Apparel 0.6%

                           

Hanesbrands, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    05/15/26      75        72,415  

William Carter Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.625    03/15/27      75        73,839  
           

 

 

 
              146,254  

Auto Manufacturers 0.7%

                           

Allison Transmission, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.750    10/01/27      50        47,956  

Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A, MTN

   1.850    09/16/26      100        90,040  

PM General Purchaser LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    10/01/28      50        50,632  
           

 

 

 
              188,628  

Auto Parts & Equipment 1.9%

                           

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.500    04/01/27      50        49,322  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

270


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Auto Parts & Equipment (cont’d.)

                           

Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.500%    05/15/27      125      $ 125,312  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    05/15/26      125        124,688  

Dana, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.375    11/15/27      75        72,760  

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    11/17/28      75        68,367  

Titan International, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   7.000    04/30/28      50        49,473  
           

 

 

 
              489,922  

Banks 0.9%

                           

Freedom Mortgage Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    01/15/27      75        71,460  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.625    05/01/26      75        74,434  

Popular, Inc. (Puerto Rico),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   7.250    03/13/28      75        76,125  
           

 

 

 
                222,019  

Building Materials 1.8%

                           

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    01/31/27      75        75,110  

JELD-WEN, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    12/15/27      100        95,088  

Masonite International Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    02/01/28      50        49,940  

Standard Industries, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    02/15/27      250        240,680  
           

 

 

 
              460,818  

Chemicals 1.3%

                           

Avient Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    05/15/25      175        174,078  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 271


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                           

NOVA Chemicals Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875%    06/01/24      100      $ 99,375  

WR Grace Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.875    06/15/27      50        47,590  
           

 

 

 
              321,043  

Coal 0.3%

                           

Conuma Resources Ltd. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   13.125    05/01/28      75        73,594  

Commercial Services 5.6%

                           

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    03/01/28      25        23,791  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    07/15/26      196          195,390  

Alta Equipment Group, Inc.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    04/15/26      150        145,507  

AMN Healthcare, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    10/01/27      125        117,587  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    07/15/27      150        142,902  

Brink’s Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    10/15/27      50        47,222  

Herc Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    07/15/27      125        122,370  

Hertz Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.625    12/01/26      50        44,277  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    05/15/29      75        70,367  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    09/01/28      75        65,441  

Service Corp. International,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    4.625    12/15/27      25        23,964  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                           

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.875%    01/15/28      50      $ 48,247  

Verscend Escrow Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750    08/15/26      375        375,801  
           

 

 

 
              1,422,866  

Computers 1.2%

                           

McAfee Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.375    02/15/30      75        66,241  

NCR Atleos Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    04/01/29      100        106,222  

Tempo Acquisition LLC/Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    06/01/25      125        124,346  
           

 

 

 
                296,809  

Distribution/Wholesale 0.6%

                           

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.875    12/15/28      125        112,722  

Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    03/15/28      50        50,985  
           

 

 

 
              163,707  

Diversified Financial Services 4.8%

                           

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.750    03/15/29      75        76,738  

Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.250    02/01/29      5        5,079  

GGAM Finance Ltd. (Ireland),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.000    02/15/27      25        25,625  

goeasy Ltd. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375    05/01/26      75        71,438  

LD Holdings Group LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125    04/01/28      75        61,180  

LFS Topco LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    10/15/26      75        69,385  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 273


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Diversified Financial Services (cont’d.)

                           

Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.375%    05/01/28      50      $ 52,188  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.000    01/15/27      125        122,897  

Navient Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.000    03/15/27      25        23,728  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   6.750    06/25/25      100        100,732  

OneMain Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   6.875    03/15/25      125        126,241  

Gtd. Notes

   7.125    03/15/26      150        152,380  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    10/15/25      200        196,972  

Rocket Mortgage LLC/Rocket Mortgage Co-Issuer, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   2.875    10/15/26      125        114,875  
           

 

 

 
                1,199,458  

Electric 2.6%

                           

Calpine Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.250    06/01/26      150        148,034  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.125    03/15/28      50        47,438  

NRG Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.750    01/15/28      150        147,750  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.250    06/15/29      50        47,407  

Vistra Operations Co. LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    07/31/27      100        95,896  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.625    02/15/27      175        170,685  
           

 

 

 
              657,210  

Electrical Components & Equipment 1.2%

                           

Energizer Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.500    12/31/27      125        124,038  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.375    03/15/29      15        15,019  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.125    06/15/25      175        175,469  
           

 

 

 
              314,526  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

274


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Electronics 0.7%

                           

Likewize Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750%    10/15/25      125      $ 127,175  

Sensata Technologies BV,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    10/01/25      50        49,375  
           

 

 

 
              176,550  

Engineering & Construction 0.2%

                           

AECOM,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.125    03/15/27      50        48,967  

Entertainment 3.2%

                           

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    02/15/30      100          102,475  

CCM Merger, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    05/01/26      150        148,299  

Golden Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.625    04/15/26      100        100,058  

International Game Technology PLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    01/15/27      200        200,350  

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    02/15/29      100        95,252  

Penn Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    01/15/27      175        167,345  
           

 

 

 
              813,779  

Environmental Control 0.2%

                           

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.000    08/01/28      50        45,688  

Foods 1.1%

                           

B&G Foods, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.000    09/15/28      225        234,202  

Post Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.625    01/15/28      50        49,068  
           

 

 

 
              283,270  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 275


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
    Principal 
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Gas  0.7%

                           

AmeriGas Partners LP/AmeriGas Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.500%    05/20/25      175      $ 171,790  

Healthcare-Products  0.3%

                           

Medline Borrower LP,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.875    04/01/29      75        67,230  

Healthcare-Services  3.1%

                           

HCA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.050    12/01/27      125        130,733  

Legacy LifePoint Health LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.375    02/15/27      150        139,688  

Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.250    11/01/25      250        249,400  

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc./LifePoint Health, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.750    12/01/26      175        175,108  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes

   4.625    06/15/28      100        94,956  
           

 

 

 
                789,885  

Home Builders  6.0%

                           

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    01/15/28      50        50,015  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.875    10/15/27      225        218,872  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US LLC (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.250    09/15/27      200        193,500  

Empire Communities Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    12/15/25      200        198,000  

Forestar Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.850    05/15/26      175        166,464  

M/I Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.950    02/01/28      75        71,361  

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.250    12/15/27      225        216,563  

Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    02/15/28      75        71,959  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

276


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Home Builders (cont’d.)

                           

STL Holding Co. LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.750%    02/15/29      25      $ 25,611  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.875    06/15/27      125        124,668  

Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.250    06/01/27      175        171,574  
           

 

 

 
                1,508,587  

Household Products/Wares  0.3%

                           

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc./KIK Custom Products, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    12/31/27      75        72,489  

Housewares  0.3%

                           

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.500    10/15/29      75        66,580  

Insurance  0.1%

                           

Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    02/01/29      25        24,705  

Internet  2.3%

                           

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.500    05/01/26      50        47,740  

Gen Digital, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.000    04/15/25      300        297,019  

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC/GD Finance Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.250    12/01/27      125        121,336  

Northwest Fiber LLC/Northwest Fiber Finance Sub, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.750    04/30/27      125        120,638  
           

 

 

 
              586,733  

Iron/Steel  1.1%

                           

Big River Steel LLC/BRS Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.625    01/31/29      75        75,629  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 277


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Iron/Steel (cont’d.)

                           

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750%    03/15/26      150      $ 151,240  

Mineral Resources Ltd. (Australia),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.250    10/01/28      50        52,438  
           

 

 

 
              279,307  

Leisure Time  4.3%

                           

Carnival Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.750    03/01/27      75        74,063  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.625    03/01/26      150        151,500  

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    9.000    05/15/28      50        52,583  

Lindblad Expeditions LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    02/15/27      25        25,076  

NCL Corp. Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    03/15/26      125        121,719  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    02/15/27      200        197,664  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.625    12/15/24      75        73,875  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.625    08/15/27      150        161,625  

Viking Cruises Ltd.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    09/15/27      175        170,953  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.000    02/15/29      50        49,938  
           

 

 

 
                1,078,996  

Lodging  3.4%

                           

Las Vegas Sands Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

    3.500    08/18/26      50        47,011  

MGM Resorts International,

           

Gtd. Notes

    4.625    09/01/26      125        120,929  

Gtd. Notes

    6.750    05/01/25      200        200,219  

Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Prop Mezz LP/Sugarhouse HSP Gaming Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.875    05/15/25      175        173,946  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

278


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Lodging (cont’d.)

                           

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.250%    05/15/27      50      $ 48,824  

Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    08/26/28      275        257,628  
           

 

 

 
              848,557  

Machinery-Diversified  0.3%

                           

Maxim Crane Works Holdings Capital LLC,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.500    09/01/28      75        78,140  

Media  8.4%

                           

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    02/01/28      25        23,091  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.125    05/01/27      300        283,544  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.500    05/01/26      225        221,065  

CSC Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    04/15/27      250        224,400  

DISH DBS Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.875    11/15/24      275        259,857  

DISH Network Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.750    11/15/27      125        130,402  

Gray Television, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    07/15/26      125        118,646  

Midcontinent Communications/Midcontinent Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    08/15/27      175        166,400  

Nexstar Media, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.625    07/15/27      225        213,248  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    09/15/26      275        216,572  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.125    02/15/27      75        68,961  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.625    06/01/27      200        193,890  
           

 

 

 
                2,120,076  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 279


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Mining  2.0%

                           

Hecla Mining Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.250%    02/15/28      50      $ 49,897  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.500    04/01/26      150        144,188  

New Gold, Inc. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500    07/15/27      75        73,995  

Novelis Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   3.250    11/15/26      250        232,516  
           

 

 

 
              500,596  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing  0.5%

                           

Amsted Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.625    07/01/27      75        73,565  

Trinity Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.750    07/15/28      50        51,763  
           

 

 

 
                 125,328  

Oil & Gas  6.2%

                           

Aethon United BR LP/Aethon United Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    02/15/26      100        100,773  

Ascent Resources Utica Holdings LLC/ARU Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.000    11/01/26      100        99,953  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.250    12/31/28      75        76,242  

Athabasca Oil Corp. (Canada),

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.750    11/01/26      125        131,766  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    02/01/26      50        49,559  

CITGO Petroleum Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.000    06/15/25      150        149,751  

Civitas Resources, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.375    07/01/28      75        78,485  

Crescent Energy Finance LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   9.250    02/15/28      75        78,521  

Endeavor Energy Resources LP/EER Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    01/30/28      100        100,790  

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.750    02/01/29      50        48,678  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

280


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                           

Nabors Industries, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.375%    05/15/27      175      $ 174,310  

Parkland Corp. (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.875    07/15/27      100        97,875  

Southwestern Energy Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.375    03/15/30      75        71,794  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    6.000    04/15/27      75        74,781  

Transocean, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   11.500    01/30/27      125        130,313  

Valaris Ltd.,

           

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    8.375    04/30/30      50        51,375  

Vital Energy, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   10.125    01/15/28      50        52,325  
           

 

 

 
                1,567,291  

Packaging & Containers  3.4%

                           

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    7.125    08/15/28      50        44,293  

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc./Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.000    09/15/28      125        116,065  

LABL, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.750    07/15/26      100        97,692  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   10.500    07/15/27      75        72,675  

Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    7.875    08/15/26      200        202,701  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.375    08/15/25      75        75,029  

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer, Inc./Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.000    10/15/27      25        23,296  

Sealed Air Corp./Sealed Air Corp. US,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    6.125    02/01/28      50        49,895  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   12.750    12/31/28      175        186,732  
           

 

 

 
              868,378  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 281


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Pharmaceuticals  2.0%

                           

AdaptHealth LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   6.125%    08/01/28      175      $ 160,962  

Bausch Health Americas, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   8.500    01/31/27      450        255,506  

P&L Development LLC/PLD Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.750    11/15/25      125        101,392  
           

 

 

 
              517,860  

Pipelines  3.0%

                           

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.750    03/01/27      200        195,645  

EQM Midstream Partners LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    07/01/27      125        126,231  

Global Partners LP/GLP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.000    08/01/27      75        75,068  

Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   8.875    07/15/28      50        52,900  

Northriver Midstream Finance LP (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    02/15/26      50        48,875  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.600    05/15/25      75        72,751  

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP/Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    01/15/28      75        71,239  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.375    02/15/29      15        14,960  

Venture Global LNG, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   9.500    02/01/29      50        53,315  

Western Midstream Operating LP,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.100    02/01/25      50        48,714  
           

 

 

 
                 759,698  

Real Estate  0.7%

                           

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.375    08/01/28      175        165,184  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)  2.6%

                           

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

   9.750%    06/15/25      125      $ 124,492  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.000    10/15/27      75        61,271  

Park Intermediate Holdings LLC/PK Domestic Property LLC/PK Finance Co-Issuer,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.500    06/01/25      125        125,643  

RHP Hotel Properties LP/RHP Finance Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.750    10/15/27      75        71,658  

SBA Communications Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   3.875    02/15/27      150        141,638  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.250    12/01/26      125        119,717  
           

 

 

 
              644,419  

Retail  1.7%

                           

Brinker International, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    10/01/24      75        74,438  

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.875    05/01/29      100        89,873  

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   5.625    12/01/25      100        99,976  

Gtd. Notes

   6.750    03/01/32      25        24,905  

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   5.875    03/01/27      50        49,280  

White Cap Buyer LLC,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.875    10/15/28      100        97,740  
           

 

 

 
                 436,212  

Software  2.9%

                           

Boxer Parent Co., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.125    10/02/25      225        225,221  

Camelot Finance SA,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.500    11/01/26      400        381,000  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 283


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Software (cont’d.)

                           

Clarivate Science Holdings Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   3.875%    07/01/28      50      $ 45,651  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.500    09/30/27      75        73,044  
           

 

 

 
              724,916  

Telecommunications  3.5%

                           

Connect Finco Sarl/Connect US Finco LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.750    10/01/26      200        195,500  

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.875    10/15/27      50        48,321  

Iliad Holding SASU (France),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.500    10/15/26      200        197,782  

Sprint LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes

   7.125    06/15/24      100        100,301  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes

   2.625    04/15/26      50        47,370  

Viasat, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.625    09/15/25      300        291,208  
           

 

 

 
              880,482  

Transportation  0.4%

                           

RXO, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   7.500    11/15/27      50        51,808  

XPO, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    06/01/28      50        50,138  
           

 

 

 
              101,946  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $23,408,856)

                23,233,765  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
   Maturity 
Date
   Principal
Amount
 (000)# 
    

Value

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS  1.2%

           

Commercial Services  0.4%

                           

Fly Funding II Sarl (Luxembourg),

           

Term Loan B, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

   7.326%(c)    08/11/25      24      $ 23,312  

Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC,

           

Amendment No. 8 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

   8.826(c)    02/08/28      70        69,716  
           

 

 

 
              93,028  

Insurance  0.2%

                           

Acrisure LLC,

           

2021-1 Additional Term Loan, 1 Month LIBOR + 3.750%

   9.191(c)    02/15/27      50        49,888  

Retail 0.3%

                           

Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

   8.860(c)    03/03/28      75        71,598  

Software  0.3%

                           

Cotiviti, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

   7.500(c)    03/31/31      75        75,000  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS
(cost $287,667)

              289,514  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $23,696,523)

              23,523,279  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  2.4%

           

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

           

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $615,859)(wb)

           615,859        615,859  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  95.7%
(cost $24,312,382)

              24,139,138  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z)  4.3%

              1,078,931  
           

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

            $   25,218,069  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 285


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 

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

 

#

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

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024.

(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 Schedule of Investments:

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

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

Long Position:

 

                   

5

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Jun. 2024      $ 1,023,750          $ (66 )    
                     

 

 

     

Short Position:

                      

31

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Jun. 2024        3,314,094            (722 )    
                     

 

 

     
                      $ (788 )    
                     

 

 

     

Credit default swap agreement outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation

   Termination
Date
   Fixed
Rate
  Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
   Value at
Trade Date
    Value at
February 29,
2024
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement on credit indices - Buy Protection(1):

                                

CDX.NA.HY.41.V2

   12/20/28    5.000%(Q)   1,119      $(60,904)        $ (82,175        $ (21,271  
          

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 

index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Notional

Amount

(000)#

   Termination
Date
       Fixed
Rate
      

Floating

Rate

 

Value at

Trade Date

 

Value at

February 29,

    2024    

 

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

                                    

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

 

             

1,965

     02/06/26          4.263%(A)        1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/5.320%     $         $ (12,911       $ (12,911  

1,330

     02/06/27          3.977%(A)        1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/5.320%                 12,230           12,230    
                

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   
                 $         $ (681       $ (681  
                

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

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      

CGM

     $ 248,000      $

JPS

       603,640       
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 851,640      $
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Fixed Income ETFs 287


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

           

Assets

           

Long-Term Investments

           

Corporate Bonds

   $     $ 23,233,765        $    

Floating Rate and Other Loans

           289,514                     

Short-Term Investment

           

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     615,859                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total

   $ 615,859     $ 23,523,279        $    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

           

Assets

           

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreement

   $     $ 12,230        $    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Futures Contracts

   $ (788   $        $    

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreement

           (21,271           

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreement

           (12,911           
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

Total

   $ (788   $ (34,182      $    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

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

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Media

     8.4

Oil & Gas

     6.2  

Commercial Services

     6.0  

Home Builders

     6.0

Diversified Financial Services

     4.8  

Leisure Time

     4.3  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Telecommunications

     3.5

Packaging & Containers

     3.4  

Lodging

     3.4  

Entertainment

     3.2  

Software

     3.2  

Healthcare-Services

     3.1  

Pipelines

     3.0  

Electric

     2.6  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     2.6  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     2.4  

Internet

     2.3  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.1  

Pharmaceuticals

     2.0  

Retail

     2.0  

Mining

     2.0  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     1.9  

Building Materials

     1.8  

Airlines

     1.6  

Chemicals

     1.3  

Electrical Components & Equipment

     1.2  

Computers

     1.2  

Foods

     1.1  

Iron/Steel

     1.1  

Banks

     0.9

Auto Manufacturers

     0.7  

Electronics

     0.7  

Gas

     0.7  

Real Estate

     0.7  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.6  

Apparel

     0.6  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.5  

Transportation

     0.4  

Machinery-Diversified

     0.3  

Insurance

     0.3  

Coal

     0.3  

Household Products/Wares

     0.3  

Healthcare-Products

     0.3  

Housewares

     0.3  

Engineering & Construction

     0.2  

Environmental Control

     0.2  
  

 

 

 
     95.7  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     4.3  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

     Asset Derivatives      Liability Derivatives  
  

 

    

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at
fair value                

  

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
    

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
 

Credit contracts

      $      Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 21,271

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

     Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
  

 

   

 

 

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at
fair value                

  

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

 Liabilities Location 

   Fair
Value
 

Interest rate contracts

      $     Due from/to broker-variation margin futures    $ 788

Interest rate contracts

   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      12,230   Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps      12,911
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $ 12,230        $ 34,970  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the period ended February 29, 2024 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     Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $     $ (126

Interest rate contracts

    69,176        
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 69,176     $ (126
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  Futures     Swaps  

Credit contracts

  $     $ (21,271

Interest rate contracts

    (788     (681
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (788   $ (21,952
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

The derivative instruments outstanding as of period-end serve as indicators of the volume of derivative activities for the Fund.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $23,696,523)

   $ 23,523,279  

Affiliated investments (cost $615,859)

     615,859  

Cash

     92  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     851,640  

Dividends and interest receivable

     378,571  

Receivable for investments sold

     115,287  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     25,484,728  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     249,072  

Management fee payable

     8,971  

Due to broker—variation margin swaps

     4,518  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     3,575  

Due to broker—variation margin futures

     523  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     266,659  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 25,218,069  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 500  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     25,112,000  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     105,569  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 25,218,069  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share.
($25,218,069 ÷ 500,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 50.44  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the Period December 14, 2023* through February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 414,256  

Affiliated dividend income

     21,990  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     436,246  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     23,800  

Miscellaneous

     3,380  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     27,180  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     409,066  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (13,618

Futures transactions

     69,176  

Swap agreement transactions

     (126
  

 

 

 
     55,432  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (173,244

Futures

     (788

Swap agreements

     (21,952
  

 

 

 
     (195,984
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     (140,552
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 268,514  
  

 

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

292


PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

   

December 14, 2023*
through
February 29, 2024

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                       

Operations

     

Net investment income (loss)

           $ 409,066           

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

      55,432    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

      (195,984  
   

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      268,514    
   

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

     

Distributions from distributable earnings

      (162,945  
   

 

 

   

Fund share transactions

     

Net proceeds from shares sold (500,000 shares)

      25,112,500    
   

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

      25,218,069    

Net Assets:

                       

Beginning of period

         
   

 

 

   

End of period

    $ 25,218,069    
   

 

 

   

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
             
      December 14, 2023(a)
through February 29,
2024
     

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

              

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $50.00          

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.82          

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment

     (0.05        

Total from investment operations

     0.77          

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.33        

Net asset value, end of period

     $50.44          

Total Return(c):

     1.53        
                  
   
Ratios/Supplemental Data:           

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $25,218          

Average net assets (000)

     $25,138          

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.46 %(e)         

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.46 %(e)         

Net investment income (loss)

     7.79 %(e)         

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

     19        

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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, with the exception of certain non-recurring expenses.

(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 (unaudited)

 

1.

Organization

PGIM ETF Trust (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 relate only to the following series of the RIC: PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF, PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF, PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF, PGIM Total Return Bond ETF, PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF, PGIM AAA CLO ETF, PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF and PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). All the Funds are classified as diversified funds with the exception of PGIM AAA CLO ETF which is classified as non-diversified for purposes of the 1940 Act. Each Fund operates as an exchange-traded fund.

The Funds have the following investment objectives:

 

   
 Fund   Investment Objective(s)

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

  Seeks total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, consistent with preservation of capital.

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

  Seeks total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

  Seeks total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

  Seeks total return.

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

  Seeks to maximize current income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

  Seeks to maximize total return, through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

  Seeks to provide total return.

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

  Seeks total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.
     

 

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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 its 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.

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 LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) 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 as 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.

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.

 

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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.

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 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.

Floating rate and other loans are generally valued at prices provided by approved independent pricing vendors. The pricing vendors utilize broker/dealer quotations and provide prices based on the average of such quotations. Floating rate and other loans valued using such vendor prices are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Floating rate and other loans valued based on a single broker quote or at the original transaction price in excess of five business days are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Funds utilize the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also include consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. 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 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

 

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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.

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.

Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. Certain Funds enter into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings or on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency.

Financial Futures Contracts: A financial 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 financial futures contract, the Funds are required to pledge to the broker 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, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. 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 futures contracts in order to hedge their existing portfolio securities, or securities the Funds intend to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

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 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.

Swap Agreements: Certain Funds entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements. Centrally cleared swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. For OTC-traded, upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments.

Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. The Funds are subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objective. The Funds used interest rate swaps to maintain their ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.

Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”): CDS involve one party (the protection buyer) making a stream of payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for the right to receive a specified payment in the event of a default or as a result of a default (collectively a “credit event”) for the referenced entity (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country) on its obligation; or in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising a credit index.

The Funds are subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives, and as such, have entered into CDS contracts to provide a measure of protection

 

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against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be “short the credit” because the higher the contract value rises, the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases. A Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk for purchased CDS is the inability of the counterparty to honor the contract up to the notional value due to a credit event.

As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund generally receives an agreed upon payment from the buyer of protection throughout the term of the swap, provided no credit event occurs. As the seller, the Fund effectively increases its investment risk because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund may be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

The maximum amount of the payment that the Fund, as a seller of protection, could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the underlying security or index contract as a result of a credit event. This potential amount will be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements which the Fund entered into for the same referenced entity or index. As a buyer of protection, the Fund generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of period end are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments, if applicable. These spreads serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of default risk for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads and increased market value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total Return Swaps: In a total return swap, one party receives payments based on the market value of the security or the commodity involved, or total return of a specific referenced asset, such as an equity, index or bond, and in return pays a defined amount. The Funds are subject to risk exposures associated with the referenced asset in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. The Funds entered into total return swaps to manage their exposure to a security or an index. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the change in the value of the security, in the Fund’s favor, from the point of entering into the contract.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Floating Rate and Other Loans: Certain Funds invested in floating rate and other loans. Floating rate and other loans include loans that are privately negotiated between a corporate borrower and one or more financial institutions, including, but not limited to, term loans, revolvers, and other instruments issued in the floating rate and other loans market. The Funds acquire interests in loans directly (by way of assignment from the selling institution) and/or indirectly (by way of the purchase of a participation interest from the selling institution). Under a floating rate and other loans assignment, the Funds generally will succeed to all the rights and obligations of an assigning lending institution and become a lender under the loan agreement with the relevant borrower in connection with that loan. Under a floating rate and other loans participation, the Funds generally will have a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the relevant borrower. As a result, the Funds generally will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest, and any fees to which they are entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the relevant borrower. The Funds may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the debt obligation in which they have purchased the participation. As a result, the Funds will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the institution selling the participation to the Funds.

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 the Funds, 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 a

 

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Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Funds to cover the Funds’ 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.

The RIC, on behalf of the Funds, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of the Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact the Fund’s future derivative activity.

In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Short sales and OTC contracts, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, forward rate agreements and written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.

Rights: The Funds held rights acquired either through a direct purchase or pursuant to corporate actions. Rights entitle the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock, or such other security that the issuer may specify, at a specific price and time through the expiration dates. Such rights are held as long positions by the Funds until exercised, sold or expired. Rights are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board approved fair valuation procedures.

Payment-In-Kind: The Funds invested in the open market or received pursuant to debt restructuring securities that pay-in-kind (PIK) the interest due on such debt instruments. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified, is added to the existing principal balance of the debt when issued bonds have the same terms as the bond or recorded as a separate bond when terms are different from the existing debt, and is recorded as interest income.

Delayed-Delivery Transactions: The Fund 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 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

 

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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 Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its 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 Fund also continues 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.

Equity and Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (collectively REITs): The 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

 

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gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, 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 

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 capital gains during a fiscal year.

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements 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

Pursuant to a management agreement with the RIC on behalf of the Funds (the Management Agreement), PGIM Investments manages each Fund’s investment operations and administers its business affairs. PGIM Investments is also responsible for supervising each Fund’s subadviser.

Pursuant to the management agreement relating to each Fund, there is a unitary fee structure for the funds whereby PGIM Investments is responsible for substantially all expenses of each Fund, except taxes, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, distribution fees or expenses, expenses incident to shareholder meetings and extraordinary expenses. Each Fund may also pay for any costs or expenses of investing in other funds. For more information on the unitary management fee structure please refer to the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information.

The unitary fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets specified below. The Manager has contractually agreed, beginning from each Fund’s inception date, to waive any management fees it receives from the Funds (with the exception of PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF, PGIM AAA CLO ETF and PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF) in an amount equal to the subadvisory fees paid by the Funds to the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund due to the Funds’ investment of their excess overnight cash in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund. This waiver will remain in effect for as long as the Funds remain invested or intend to

 

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invest in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund.

 

   
 Fund   

Unitary

Fee Rate 

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

   0.15% 

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

   0.53%*

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

   0.19% 

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

   0.49% 

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

   0.72% 

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

   0.19% 

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

   0.40% 

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

   0.45% 

 

*

Effective March 8, 2024, the unitary fee was set to an annual rate of 0.39% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement (Subadvisory Agreement) with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to the Funds through its business unit PGIM Fixed Income (and, for the PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF, PGIM Total Return Bond ETF, PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF, PGIM AAA CLO ETF, PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF, and PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF, PGIM Limited) (the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of the subadviser.

Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS” or the “Distributor”), acts as the distributor of each Fund, pursuant to the terms of a distribution agreement (“Distribution Agreement”) between the RIC and the Distributor. Shares are continuously offered for sale by the Distributor only. Although the Distributor does not receive any fees under the Distribution Agreement, the Manager or its affiliates may pay the Distributor for certain distribution related services.

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

 

4.

Other Transactions with Affiliates

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 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

 

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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 February 29, 2024, 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, in-kind transactions and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, were as follows:

 

     
 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
    

Proceeds

from Sales

 

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

     $1,509,085,139        $734,552,446  

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     24,688,595        19,757,714  

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

     5,512,567        7,766,688  

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

     77,925,433        42,456,738  

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     29,951,483        47,609,455  

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

     77,034,699        45,632,767  

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

     14,540,687        7,575,874  

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

     27,416,993        4,420,511  

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of in-kind creation and redemption transactions for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, were as follows:

 

     
 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
    

Proceeds

from Sales

 

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

   $      $  

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     19,183,924        13,933,669  

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

             

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

             

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

             

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

             

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

             

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

             

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, is presented as follows:

 

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PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$40,386,021

  $2,187,978,943   $2,068,316,464   $ —   $ —   $160,048,500   160,048,500     $5,409,675  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.683%)(1)(b)(wb)

 

  8,252,968

     121,725,181      115,101,981    (445)    2,693     14,878,416    14,884,370     20,910 (2)  

$48,638,989

  $2,309,704,124   $2,183,418,445   $(445)   $2,693   $174,926,916         $5,430,585  

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$2,094,768

  $19,754,197   $20,305,494   $—   $—   $1,543,471   1,543,471     $40,478  

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.683%)(1)(b)(wb)

 

       —

    1,124,982      482,200    —    —      642,782      643,040     222 (2)  

$2,094,768

  $20,879,179   $20,787,694   $—   $—   $2,186,253         $40,700  

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$556,512

  $3,518,998   $3,864,556   $—   $—   $210,954   210,954     $8,042  

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

$370,989

  $61,298,701   $55,396,058   $—   $—   $6,273,632   6,273,632   $122,126

 

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PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$3,882,660

  $16,272,029   $19,536,504   $—   $—   $618,185   618,185     $56,430  

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$5,633,877

  $59,637,982   $60,480,962   $—   $—   $4,790,897   4,790,897     $135,944  

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$348,680

  $7,358,430   $7,124,683   $—   $—   $582,427   582,427     $12,075  

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

 

               

 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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

 

$—

  $27,148,805   $26,532,946   $—   $—   $615,859   615,859     $21,990  

 

(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.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

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6. Tax Information

The United States federal income tax basis of the Funds’ investments and the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

         
 Fund     Tax Basis      

Gross

Unrealized

Appreciation

    

Gross

Unrealized

Depreciation

    

Net 

Unrealized 

Appreciation 

(Depreciation) 

 

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

     $6,022,135,289        $63,675,627        $(15,246,384)        $48,429,243  

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     125,687,715        1,600,665        (8,545,380)        (6,944,715

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

     48,863,390        120,955        (4,847,308)        (4,726,353

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

     155,099,344        1,970,869        (5,393,452)        (3,422,583

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     50,697,354        1,489,223        (870,767)        618,456  

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

     159,852,069        1,406,259        (9,147)        1,397,112  

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

     35,612,849        292,431        (96,574)        195,857  

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

     24,312,382        77,648        (273,632)        (195,984

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 August 31, 2023 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 Ultra Short Bond ETF

     $ 33,810,000      $

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

       4,635,000       

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

       2,556,000       

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

       9,295,000       

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

       14,000       

The Funds indicated below elected to treat the below approximated losses as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (August 31, 2024).

 

     
 Fund    Qualified Late-Year
Losses
   Post-October
Capital Losses

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     $      $ 79,000

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 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 August 31,

 

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2023 are subject to such review.

 

7.

Capital and Ownership

Each Fund is an exchange-traded fund, commonly known as an “ETF”. Individual shares of the Funds may only be purchased and sold in secondary market transactions through brokers or other financial intermediaries. Shares of the Funds are listed for trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. except for the PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF and PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF, which list its shares on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (together with NYSE Arca, Inc., the “Exchanges”), and since the shares of the Funds trade at market prices rather than NAV, shares of the Funds may trade at a price greater than NAV (a premium) or less than NAV (a discount). Each Fund will issue and redeem its shares at NAV only in aggregations of a specified number of shares called a “Creation Unit”. An Authorized Participant is a member or participant of a clearing agency registered with the SEC, which has a written agreement with the Funds or one of their service providers that allows the Authorized Participant to place orders for the purchase and redemption of Creation Units.

A creation transaction, which is subject to acceptance by the Distributor and each Fund, generally takes place when an Authorized Participant deposits into each Fund a designated portfolio of securities, assets or other positions (a “creation basket”), and an amount of cash (including any cash representing the value of substituted securities, assets or other positions), if any, which together approximate the holdings of each Fund in exchange for a specified number of Creation Units. Similarly, shares can be redeemed only in Creation Units, generally for a designated portfolio of securities, assets or other propositions (the “redemption basket”) held by each Fund and an amount of cash (including any portion of such securities for which cash may be substituted). The Funds may, in certain circumstances, offer Creation Units partially or solely for cash. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable by the Funds. Creation and redemption baskets may differ and the Funds may accept “custom baskets”. A Creation Unit consists of 25,000 shares of each Fund.

Authorized Participants may be required to pay a fixed creation transaction fee and/or a fixed redemption transaction fee, as applicable, for each transaction in a Creation Unit regardless of the number of Creation Units created or redeemed on that day. These fees, if charged, are paid to the Custodian to offset costs associated with processing creation and redemption transactions. Authorized Participants transacting in creation units for cash may pay an additional variable fee to compensate the Funds for transaction costs and market impact expenses relating to purchases or sales of portfolio securities. Such variable fees, if any, are included in “Net proceeds from shares sold” and/or “Cost of shares purchased”, as applicable, in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

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The RIC is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, $0.001 par value per share.

As of February 29, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Funds as follows:

 

     
 Fund    Number of Shares   

Percentage of

Outstanding Shares 

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

     2,599,931         2.1

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     1,376,600         39.9  

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

     1,012,500         94.2  

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

     470,000         13.2  

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     483,500         48.4  

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

     500,140         16.1  

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

     450,000         64.3  

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

     430,000         86.0  

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

 

 Fund    Number of Shareholders      Percentage of Outstanding Shares 

Affiliated:

                   

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

             

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     1          39.9  

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

     1          94.2  

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

     1          13.2  

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     1          48.4  

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

     1          16.1  

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

     1          64.3  

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

     1          86.0  

Unaffiliated:

                   

PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF

     7          71.4  

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF

     4          48.3  

PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF

               

PGIM Total Return Bond ETF

     3          73.6  

PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF

     4          41.5  

PGIM AAA CLO ETF

     4          63.9  

PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF

     2          32.4  

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

     1          9.5  

The Funds may make payment for Fund shares redeemed and contributed wholly or in part by distributing portfolio securities to shareholders. For the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, the PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF had subscriptions in-kind and redemptions in-kind with total proceeds in the amounts presented on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

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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

   9/29/2023 – 9/26/2024    9/30/2022 – 9/28/2023

Total Commitment

   Tranche A: $1,200,000,000

Tranche B: $125,000,000***

   Tranche A: $1,200,000,000

Tranche B: $125,000,000***

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

 

*

The Current SCA did not include PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF.

**

The Prior SCA did not include PGIM AAA CLO ETF and PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF.

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Only PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF and one other fund are party to, and are allocated commitment fees related to, Tranche B of the SCA, in addition to Tranche A. The other Participating Funds are only party to Tranche A of the SCA.

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 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.

The Funds did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended February 29, 2024.

 

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Risks of Investing in the Funds

Each Fund’s 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
Ultra Short
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Active
High Yield
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Active
Aggregate
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Total Return
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Floating
Rate
Income ETF 

Active Trading

      X   X   X

Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities

          X

Authorized Participant Concentration

  X   X   X   X   X

Cash Transactions

  X   X   X   X   X

CLO Manager

         

Collateralized Loan Obligations

  X       X  

Covenant-Lite

    X     X   X

Credit

  X   X   X   X   X

Currency

        X  

Debt Obligations

  X   X   X   X   X

Derivatives

  X   X   X   X   X

Distressed and Defaulted Securities

    X      

Economic and Market Events

  X   X   X   X   X

Emerging Markets

    X   X   X   X

ETF Shares Trading

  X   X   X   X   X

Foreign Securities

  X   X   X   X   X

Floating Rate and Other Loans

    X     X   X

Interest Rate

  X   X   X   X   X

Junk Bonds

    X     X   X

Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption

  X   X   X   X   X

Liquidity

    X   X   X   X

Loan Liquidity and Settlement

          X

Management

  X   X   X   X   X

Market Disruption and Geopolitical

  X   X   X   X   X

Market

  X   X   X   X   X

Money Market Instruments

  X        

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities

  X   X   X   X  

New/Small Fund

      X   X   X

Non-Diversified Investment Company Risk

         

Non-Money Market Fund

  X        

Prepayment

  X        

Small Fund

    X      

Structured Products

      X    

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

  X     X   X  

 

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 Risks   PGIM
Ultra Short
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Active
High Yield
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Active
Aggregate
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Total Return
Bond ETF
  PGIM
Floating
Rate
Income ETF 

Variable and Floating Rate Bonds

  X        

 

         
 Risks   PGIM
AAA CLO
ETF
  PGIM
Short Duration
Multi-Sector
Bond ETF
       PGIM
Short Duration
High Yield
Bond ETF

Active Trading

  X   X      

Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities

         

Authorized Participant Concentration

  X   X       X

Cash Transactions

  X   X       X

CLO Manager

  X        

Collateralized Loan Obligations

  X        

Covenant-Lite

  X   X       X

Credit

  X   X       X

Currency

    X      

Debt Obligations

  X   X       X

Derivatives

  X   X       X

Distressed and Defaulted Securities

          X

Economic and Market Events

  X   X       X

Emerging Markets

  X         X

ETF Shares Trading

  X   X       X

Foreign Securities

  X   X       X

Floating Rate and Other Loans

    X       X

Interest Rate

  X   X       X

Junk Bonds

    X       X

Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption

  X   X       X

Liquidity

  X   X       X

Loan Liquidity and Settlement

         

Management

  X   X       X

Market Disruption and Geopolitical

  X   X       X

Market

  X   X       X

Money Market Instruments

         

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities

    X      

New/Small Fund

  X   X       X

Non-Diversified Investment Company Risk

  X        

Non-Money Market Fund

         

Prepayment

         

Small Fund

         

Structured Products

         

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

    X      

Variable and Floating Rate Bonds

         

 

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Active Trading Risk: The Fund actively and frequently trades its portfolio securities. High portfolio turnover results in higher transaction costs, 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.

Authorized Participant Concentration Risk: Only an Authorized Participant (as defined in “How to Buy and Sell Shares of the Fund” in the Fund’s Prospectus) may engage in creation or redemption transactions directly with the Fund. The Fund has a limited number of intermediaries that act as Authorized Participants and none of these Authorized Participants is or will be obligated to engage in creation or redemption transactions. To the extent that these Authorized Participants exit the business or are unable to or choose not to proceed with creation and/or redemption orders with respect to the Fund and no other Authorized Participant creates or redeems, shares of the Fund may trade at a substantial discount or premium to net asset value (“NAV”), may trade at larger spreads, and possibly face trading halts and/or delisting.

Cash Transactions Risk: Unlike certain ETFs that engage almost exclusively in creations and redemptions in exchange for a basket of portfolio securities (an“in-kind” transaction), the Fund may effect creations and redemptions in cash or partially in cash. Therefore, it may be required to sell portfolio securities and subsequently recognize gains on such sales that the Fund might not have recognized if it were to distribute portfolio securities in-kind. As such, investments in shares of the Fund may be less tax-efficient than an investment in an ETF that distributes portfolio securities entirely in-kind.

CLO Manager Risk: CLO managers may have limited operating histories and may be subject to conflicts of interest, including managing the assets of other clients and other investment vehicles or holding a significant amount of the equity tranches of a CLO or otherwise receiving fees that may incentivize maximizing the yield, and indirectly the risk, of a CLO. Adverse developments with respect to a CLO manager, such as personnel and resource constraints, regulatory issues or other developments that may impact the ability and/or performance of the CLO manager, may adversely impact the performance of the CLOs in which the Fund invests.

Collateralized Loan Obligations (“CLOs”) Risk: CLOs are subject to credit, interest rate, valuation, and prepayment and extension risks. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying asset, particularly during periods of economic downturn. The

 

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market value of CLOs may be affected by, among other things, changes in the market value of the underlying assets held by the CLO, changes in the distributions on the underlying assets, defaults and recoveries on the underlying assets, capital gains and losses on the underlying assets, prepayments on underlying assets and the availability, prices and interest rate of underlying assets.

“Covenant-Lite” Risk: Some of the loans or debt obligations in which the Fund may invest or get exposure to may be “covenant-lite”, which means the loans or obligations contain fewer financial maintenance covenants than other loans or obligations (in some cases, none) and do not include terms which allow the lender to monitor the borrower’s performance and declare a default if certain criteria are breached. An investment by the Fund in a covenant-lite loan may potentially hinder the ability to reprice credit risk associated with the issuer and reduce the ability to restructure a problematic loan and mitigate potential loss. The Fund may also experience difficulty, expenses or delays in enforcing its rights on its holdings of covenant-lite loans or obligations. As a result of these risks, the Fund’s exposure to losses may be increased, which could result in an adverse impact on the Fund’s net income and NAV.

Credit Risk: This is the risk that the issuer, the guarantor or the insurer of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a contract, may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal and interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Additionally, fixed income securities could lose value due to a loss of confidence in the ability of the issuer, guarantor, insurer or counterparty to pay back debt. The lower the credit quality of a bond, the more sensitive it is to credit risk.

Currency Risk: The Fund’s net asset value could decline as a result of changes in exchange rates, which could adversely affect the Fund’s investments in currencies, or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues related to, currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to currencies. 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.

Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations 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.

 

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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.

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.

Distressed and Defaulted Securities Risk: Distressed and defaulted securities are subject to particularly high credit risk, market risk and illiquidity risk. These securities are at a high risk for default, especially during economic downturns, and they are subject to greater volatility than securities of more stable issuers. To the extent that the Fund invests in bankrupt issuers, the Fund may be subject to litigation risks and costs.

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.

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may

 

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result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.

The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.

ETF Shares Trading Risk: Fund shares are listed for trading on an exchange (the “Exchange”) and the shares are bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. The market prices of the shares of the Fund are expected to fluctuate in response to changes in the Fund’s NAV, the intraday value of the Fund’s holdings and supply and demand for shares of the Fund. During periods of stressed market conditions, the market for the shares of the Fund may become less liquid in response to deteriorating liquidity in the markets for the Fund’s portfolio investments.

Disruptions to creations and redemptions, the existence of significant market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for the shares of the Fund (including through a trading halt), as well as other factors, may result in the Fund’s shares trading on the Exchange significantly above (at a premium) or below (at a discount) to NAV or to the intraday value of the Fund’s holdings.

Cost of Buying or Selling Shares: When you buy or sell shares of the Fund through a broker, you will likely incur a brokerage commission or other charges imposed by brokers. In addition, the market price of shares of the Fund, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a “bid-ask spread” charged by the market makers or other participants that trade the particular security. The spread of the Fund’s shares varies over time based on the Fund’s trading volume, the spread of the Fund’s underlying securities, and market liquidity and may increase if the Fund’s trading volume or market liquidity decreases, or if the spread on the Fund’s underlying securities increases.

No Guarantee of Active Trading Market Risk: While shares of the Fund are listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that active trading markets for the shares will develop or be maintained by market makers or by Authorized Participants. The distributor of the Fund’s shares does not maintain a secondary market in the shares.

Floating Rate and Other Loans Risk: The Fund’s ability to receive payments of principal and interest and other amounts in connection with loans (whether through participations, assignments or otherwise) will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower.

 

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The failure by the Fund to receive scheduled interest or principal payments on a loan because of a default, bankruptcy or any other reason would adversely affect the income of the Fund and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Even with loans secured by collateral, there is the risk that the value of the collateral may decline, may be insufficient to meet the obligations of the borrower, or be difficult to liquidate. In the event of a default, the Fund may have difficulty collecting on any collateral and would not have the ability to collect on any collateral for an uncollateralized loan. Further, the Fund’s access to collateral, if any, may be limited by bankruptcy laws. Due to the nature of the private syndication of senior loans, including, for example, lack of publicly-available information, some senior loans are not as easily purchased or sold as publicly-traded securities. In addition, loan participations generally are subject to restrictions on transfer, and only limited opportunities may exist to sell loan participations in secondary markets. As a result, it may be difficult for the Fund to value loans or sell loans at an acceptable price when it wants to sell them. Loans trade in an over-the-counter market, and confirmation and settlement, which are effected through standardized procedures and documentation, may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. Extended trade settlement periods may, in unusual market conditions with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, present a risk to shareholders regarding the Fund’s ability to pay redemption proceeds in a timely manner. In some instances, loans and loan participations are not rated by independent credit rating agencies; in such instances, a decision by the Fund to invest in a particular loan or loan participation could depend exclusively on the subadviser’s credit analysis of the borrower, or in the case of a loan participation, of the intermediary holding the portion of the loan that the Fund has purchased. To the extent the Fund invests in loans of non-U.S. issuers, the risks of investing in non-U.S. issuers are applicable. Loans may not be considered to be “securities” and as a result may not benefit from the protections of the federal securities laws, including anti-fraud protections and those with respect to the use of material non-public information, so that purchasers, such as the Fund, may not have the benefit of these protections. If the Fund is in possession of material non-public information about a borrower as a result of its investment in such borrower’s loan, the Fund may not be able to enter into a transaction with respect to a publicly-traded security of the borrower when it would otherwise be advantageous to do so.

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

 

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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.

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.” For premium bonds (bonds acquired at prices that exceed their par or principal value) purchased by the Fund, prepayment risk may be enhanced. 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.

Junk Bonds Risk: High-yield, high-risk bonds have predominantly speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to have lower market liquidity than higher-rated securities. The liquidity of particular issuers or industries within a particular investment category may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning. The non-investment grade bond market can experience sudden and sharp price swings and become illiquid due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, a high profile default or a change in the market’s psychology.

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

 

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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.

Leverage Risk: Certain transactions in which the Fund may engage may give rise to leverage. The use of leverage exaggerates the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Fund’s holdings, and makes any change in the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of investment return.

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.

Loan Liquidity and Settlement Risk: The Fund’s investments in loans may subject it to additional illiquidity risks. Loans generally are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. The liquidity of loans, including the volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans, varies significantly over time and among individual loans. For example, if the credit quality of a loan unexpectedly declines significantly, secondary market trading in that loan can also decline for a period of time. During periods of infrequent trading, valuing a loan can be more difficult and buying and selling a loan at an acceptable price can be more difficult and delayed. Difficulty in selling a loan can result in a loss. Certain of the Fund’s assets may be invested in assets that are considerably less liquid than debt instruments traded on national exchanges. Market quotations for such assets may be volatile and/or subject to large spreads between bid and ask prices. Loans trade in an over-the-counter market, and confirmation and settlement may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. Extended trade settlement periods may, in unusual market conditions with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, present a risk to shareholders regarding the Fund’s ability to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time periods stated in the Fund’s Prospectus. To the extent the extended loan settlement process gives rise to short-term liquidity needs, such as the need to satisfy redemption requests, the Fund may hold cash, sell investments or borrow from banks.

The Fund may borrow to meet redemptions and may choose to keep such borrowings outstanding until loans or other portfolio transactions settle or for other extended periods. During the period when borrowings are outstanding, the Fund will incur interest expense. The Fund’s portfolio may also be subject to greater volatility during periods of borrowing, which can have an adverse impact on the Fund’s net asset value. The Fund will be required to maintain specified asset coverage by applicable federal securities laws and the terms of its credit facility with the lender with respect to its borrowings. The Fund may be required to dispose of portfolio investments on unfavorable terms if market fluctuations or other factors cause the Fund to fail to meet its asset coverage requirements.

 

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Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments 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 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.

Money Market Instruments Risk: The value of money market instruments may be affected by changing interest rates and by changes in the credit ratings of those instruments. If a significant amount of the Fund’s assets are invested in money market instruments, it will be more difficult for the Fund to achieve its investment objective.

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

 

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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.

New/Small Fund Risk: The Fund recently commenced operations and has a limited operating history. As a new and relatively small fund, the Fund’s performance may not represent how the Fund is expected to or may perform in the long term if and when it becomes larger and has fully implemented its investment strategies. Investment positions may have a disproportionate impact (negative or positive) on performance in new and smaller funds. New and smaller funds may also require a period of time before they are invested in securities that meet their investment objectives and policies and achieve a representative portfolio composition. Since the Fund is new, an active secondary market for the shares of the Fund may not develop or may not continue once developed. Shareholders holding large blocks of shares of the Fund, including the Manager and its affiliates, may hold their shares for long periods of time, which may lead to reduced trading volumes, wider trading spreads and impede the development or maintenance of an active secondary trading market for Fund shares. These large shareholders may also loan or sell all or a portion of their Fund shares, which may result in increasing concentration of Fund shares in a small number of holders, and the potential for large redemptions, decreases in Fund assets and increased expenses for remaining shareholders.

Non-Diversified Investment Company Risk: The Fund is non-diversified for purposes of the 1940 Act. This means that the Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.

Non-Money Market Fund Risk: The Fund is not a money market fund. The Fund does not seek to maintain a stable net asset value (NAV) of $1.00 per share. The Fund’s NAV and market value will fluctuate every day and these fluctuations may be significant on certain days. Also, the Fund is not subject to the liquidity requirements and investment and credit quality restrictions applicable to money market funds. There can be no guarantee that the Fund will generate higher returns than money market funds.

Prepayment Risk: The Fund may invest in mortgage-related securities and asset-backed securities, which are subject to prepayment risk. If these securities are prepaid, the Fund may have to replace them with lower-yielding securities. Stripped mortgage-backed securities are generally more sensitive to changes in prepayment and interest rates than other mortgage-related securities. Unlike mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities are usually not collateralized. If the issuer of a non-collateralized debt security defaults on the obligation, there is no collateral that the security holder may sell to satisfy the debt.

 

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Small Fund Risk: When the Fund’s size is small, the Fund may experience low trading volume and wide bid/ask spreads. The Fund may face the risk of being delisted if it does not meet certain conditions of the listing exchange due to small size. Any resulting liquidation of the Fund could cause the Fund to incur elevated transaction costs for the Fund and negative tax consequences for its shareholders.

Structured Products Risk: Holders of structured product securities bear risks of the underlying investments, index or reference obligation. Certain structured products may be thinly traded or have a limited trading market, and as a result may be characterized as illiquid. The possible lack of a liquid secondary market for structured securities and the resulting inability of the Fund to sell a structured security could expose the Fund to losses and could make structured securities more difficult for the Fund to value accurately, which may also result in additional costs. Structured products are also subject to credit risk; the assets backing the structured product may be insufficient to pay interest or principal. In addition to the general risks associated with investments in fixed income, structured products carry additional risks, including, but not limited to: the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default; and the possibility that the structured products are subordinate to other classes. Structured securities are generally privately negotiated debt obligations where the principal and/or interest or value of the structured security is determined by reference to the performance of a specific asset, benchmark asset, market or interest rate (“reference instrument”), and changes in the reference instrument or security may cause significant price fluctuations, or could cause the interest rate on the structured security to be reduced to zero. Holders of structured products indirectly bear risks associated with the reference instrument, are subject to counterparty risk and typically do not have direct rights against the reference instrument. Structured products may also entail structural complexity and documentation risk and there is no guarantee that the courts or administrators will interpret the priority of principal and interest payments as expected.

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, 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

 

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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.

Variable and Floating Rate Bonds Risk: Variable and floating rate bonds are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. In addition, the absence of an active market for these securities could make it difficult for the Fund to dispose of them if the issuer defaults. The settlement period for such bonds can be longer than seven days.

 

10.

Recent Regulatory Developments

Effective January 24, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information deemed important for retail investors to assess and monitor their fund investments (the “Rule”). Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in the funds’ streamlined shareholder reports but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The Rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the Rule and its impact to the Funds.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements (unaudited)

 

PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF

Initial Approval of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements

As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), the Board considered the proposed management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC (the Manager) and the proposed subadvisory agreement between the Manager and PGIM Inc. (PGIM), through its PGIM Fixed Income division, together with PGIM Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PGIM, to serve as the subadviser (together, the Subadviser) with respect to the PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF (the Fund). The Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, met on September 13, 2023 (the Meeting) and approved the agreements for an initial two-year period, after concluding that approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

In advance of the Meeting, the Board requested and received materials relating to the agreements and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with its considerations.

In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors it deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided to the Fund by the Manager and the Subadviser; any relevant comparable performance information and the Subadviser’s qualifications and track record in serving other affiliated funds; and the fees proposed to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and by the Manager to the Subadviser under the agreements. In connection with its deliberations, the Board considered information provided by the Manager and the Subadviser at or in advance of the Meeting. The Board also considered information that the Trustees received throughout the year regarding the Manager and the Subadviser in their capacity as directors or trustees of other funds in the Prudential organization (PGIM Retail Funds). In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve the agreements with respect to the Fund.

The Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and the Manager, which will serve as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between the Manager and the Subadviser, which will serve as the Fund’s subadviser pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement, are appropriate in light of the services to be performed and the fees to be charged under the agreements and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment.

A summary of certain factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ reaching their determinations to approve the agreements are discussed below.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

Nature, quality and extent of services

With respect to the Manager, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Manager at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of the management agreements between the Manager and the other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as information received at other regular meetings throughout the year of the PGIM Retail Funds, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Manager. The Board considered the services to be provided by the Manager, including but not limited to the oversight of the Subadviser, as well as the provision of fund recordkeeping, compliance and other services to the Fund. With respect to the Manager’s oversight of the Subadviser, the Board noted that the Manager’s Strategic Investment Research Group, which is a business unit of the Manager, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to the Manager’s senior management on the performance and operations of the Subadviser. The Board also noted that the Manager pays the salaries of the officers of the Trust and Trustees of the Trust who are affiliated persons of the Manager or Subadviser.

The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Manager’s senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund and the Subadviser and was also provided with information pertaining to the Manager’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board noted that the Manager had personnel with experience in the management of exchanged-traded funds. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Manager for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that it had concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Manager to the other PGIM Retail Funds and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Manager under the management agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other management agreements.

With respect to the Subadviser, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Subadviser at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of subadvisory agreements between the Manager and the Subadviser with respect to other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as at other regular meetings throughout the year, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser. The Board considered, among other things, the qualifications, background and experience of the Subadviser’s portfolio managers who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio, as well as information on the Subadviser’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board also considered the Subadviser’s experience managing other similar investment strategies. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Subadviser for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that the Subadviser is affiliated with the Manager. The Board

 

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noted that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser with respect to the other PGIM Retail Funds served by the Subadviser and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Subadviser under the subadvisory agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other subadvisory agreements.

Performance

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations, no investment performance for the Fund existed for Board review. The Board reviewed the performance information of a mutual fund advised by the Manager and subadvised by the Subadviser that utilizes a similar investment strategy. The Board considered the background and professional experience of the proposed portfolio management team for the Fund. The Board took note that the Manager will provide information relating to performance to the Board in connection with future annual reviews of the management agreement and subadvisory agreement.

Fee Rates

The Board considered the proposed management fees to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and the compensation to be paid by the Manager to the Subadviser. The Board considered the nature of the management fee as a unitary fee and that the Manager would be responsible for the Fund’s expenses except for those expenses reflected in the management agreement as remaining the responsibility of the Fund.

The Board considered information provided by the Manager comparing the Fund’s proposed unitary management fee rate (i.e., total expense ratio) to the Lipper 15(c) Peer Group. The Board noted that the Fund’s management fee was in the second quartile. The Board also considered the Manager’s assertion that it expected to incur a subsidy cost to support the unitary fee.

The Board concluded that the proposed management fee and total expenses were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Profitability

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical profitability information with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review profitability information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Economies of Scale

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical information regarding economies of scale with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

Board noted that it would review such information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Other Benefits to the Manager and the Subadviser

The Board considered potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits anticipated to be received by the Manager, the Subadviser and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Manager were similar to benefits derived by the Manager in connection with its management of the other affiliated funds managed by the Manager, which are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board also concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Subadviser were consistent with those generally derived by subadvisers to the PGIM Retail Funds, and that those benefits are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board concluded that any potential benefits derived by the Manager and the Subadviser were consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisers to funds.

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After consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that the approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

 

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 MAIL     TELEPHONE     WEBSITE
  655 Broad Street      (888) 247-8090      pgim.com/investments
  Newark, NJ 07102      (973) 802-2093 (outside the US)     

 

PROXY VOTING

The Board of Trustees delegated to the Funds’ subadvisers the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to each Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 247-8090 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Funds’ website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

TRUSTEES

Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein Laurie Simon Hodrick Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

OFFICERS

Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer

 

MANAGER    PGIM Investments LLC     

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

SUBADVISERS    PGIM Fixed Income     

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

     PGIM Limited (PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF, PGIM Total Return Bond ETF, PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF, PGIM AAA CLO ETF, PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF, and PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF only)     

Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand

Trafalgar Square

London, WC2N 5HR

United Kingdom

DISTRIBUTOR   

Prudential Investment

Management Services LLC

    

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN/TRANSFER AGENT    The Bank of New York Mellon     

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP     

300 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP     

787 Seventh Avenue

New York, NY 10019


An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of each Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (888) 247-8090. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH TRUSTEES

Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Trustees by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Fixed Income ETFs, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Trustees, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Trustee by writing to that Trustee at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

On each business day, before commencement of trading on the Exchange, the Fund will disclose on www.pgiminvestments.com the Fund’s portfolio holdings that will form the basis for the Fund’s calculation of NAV at the end of the business day. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.

 

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 PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF   PHYL   
 PGIM Active Aggregate Bond ETF   PAB   
 PGIM Total Return Bond ETF   PTRB   
 PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF   PFRL   
 PGIM AAA CLO ETF   PAAA   
 PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF    PSDM   
 PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF   PSH   
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PGIM JENNISON ETFS

PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF (PJFG)

PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF (PJFV)

PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF (PJFM)

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF (PJIO)

PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF (PJBF)

 

        

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     3  

PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

     4  

PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

     6  

PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

     8  

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

     10  

PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

     12  

Fees and Expenses

     14  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     17  

Approval of Advisory Agreements

        

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

The information about the Funds’ portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

The accompanying financial statements as of February 29, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

Exchange-traded funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, member SIPC. Jennison Associates LLC is a registered investment adviser. Both are Prudential Financial companies. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. Jennison Associates, Jennison, PGIM, and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Letter from the President

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Jennison ETFs informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended February 29, 2024.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

Sincerely,

 

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer

PGIM Jennison ETFs

April 15, 2024

 

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Your Fund’s Performance

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    

Total Returns as of 2/29/24

Six Months* (%)

  

Average Annual

One Year (%)

  

 Total Returns as of 2/29/24 

Since Inception (%)

 Net Asset Value (NAV)

   24.37    57.62      49.72 (12/12/2022)

 Market Price**

   24.63    57.86      50.00 (12/12/2022)

 Russell 1000® Growth Index

           
     18.20    45.93      34.06

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Russell 1000 Growth Index—The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index which contains those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with an above-average growth orientation. Companies in this Index tend to exhibit higher price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios, lower dividend yields, and higher forecasted growth rates.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 2/29/24

 

 Ten Largest Holdings    Line of Business    % of Net Assets 

Microsoft Corp.

   Software   9.5%

Amazon.com, Inc.

   Broadline Retail   8.6%

NVIDIA Corp.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   8.5%

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Class A Stock)

   Interactive Media & Services   5.6%

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   5.3%

Eli Lilly & Co.

   Pharmaceuticals   4.8%

Mastercard, Inc. (Class A Stock)

   Financial Services   4.1%

Broadcom, Inc.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   3.8%

Apple, Inc.

   Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals   3.7%

MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)

   Broadline Retail   3.5%

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Your Fund’s Performance

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    

Total Returns as of 2/29/24

Six Months* (%)

  

Average Annual

One Year (%)

  

 Total Returns as of 2/29/24 

Since Inception (%)

 Net Asset Value (NAV)

   16.58    28.51      20.52 (12/12/2022)

 Market Price**

   16.54    28.46      20.49 (12/12/2022)

 Russell 1000 Value Index

        
     9.27    14.01      8.73

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Russell 1000 Value Index—The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index comprising those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with a less-than-average growth orientation. Companies in this index generally have low price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratios, higher dividend yields, and lower forecasted growth values.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 2/29/24

 

 Ten Largest Holdings    Line of Business    % of Net Assets 

Walmart, Inc.

   Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail   5.7%

Microsoft Corp.

   Software   4.4%

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   Banks   4.4%

Linde plc

   Chemicals   4.3%

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   4.1%

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Class A Stock)

   Interactive Media & Services   3.9%

MetLife, Inc.

   Insurance   3.8%

Dell Technologies, Inc. (Class C Stock)

   Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals   3.8%

Chubb Ltd.

   Insurance   3.8%

Union Pacific Corp.

   Ground Transportation   3.7%

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Your Fund’s Performance

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

      Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
Since Inception* (%)

 Net Asset Value (NAV)

     5.81 (12/14/2023)

 Market Price**

     5.76 (12/14/2023)

 Russell Midcap Index

  
       12.13

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

Russell Midcap Index—The Russell Midcap Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index, which represent approximately 27% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 Index.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 2/29/24

 

 Ten Largest Holdings    Line of Business    % of Net Assets 

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (Class A Stock)

   Financial Services   4.3%

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

   Aerospace & Defense   3.4%

Universal Display Corp.

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   3.4%

Markel Group, Inc.

   Insurance   3.4%

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.

   Health Care Providers & Services   3.3%

Performance Food Group Co.

   Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail   3.3%

Saia, Inc.

   Ground Transportation   3.1%

East West Bancorp, Inc.

   Banks   2.9%

Targa Resources Corp.

   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   2.8%

NiSource, Inc.

   Multi-Utilities   2.8%

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Your Fund’s Performance

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

    

 Total Returns as of 2/29/24 

Since Inception* (%)

 Net Asset Value (NAV)

     8.58 (12/14/2023)

 Market Price**

     8.96 (12/14/2023)

 MSCI All Country World ex-US Index

  
       6.61

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

MSCI All Country World ex-US Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World ex-US Index (MSCI ACWI ex-US Index) is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of US-based companies. The Index includes both developed and emerging markets.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 2/29/24

 

 Ten Largest Holdings

   Line of Business   Country    % of Net Assets 
 Ferrari NV    Automobiles   Italy   7.7%
 Novo Nordisk A/S, ADR    Pharmaceuticals   Denmark   6.9%
 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   Taiwan   6.5%
 MercadoLibre, Inc.    Broadline Retail   Brazil   5.9%
 Hermes International SCA    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods   France   5.8%
 ASML Holding NV    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   Netherlands   5.2%
 L’Oreal SA    Personal Care Products   France   4.9%
 ASM International NV    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   Netherlands   4.2%
 LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods   France   4.2%
 Industria de Diseno Textil SA    Specialty Retail   Spain   4.0%

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Your Fund’s Performance

 

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (800) 225-1852.

 

      Total Returns as of 2/29/24 
Since Inception* (%)

 Net Asset Value (NAV)

   13.86 (12/14/2023)

 Market Price**

   14.10 (12/14/2023)

 MSCI All Country World ND Index

  
     9.94      

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

MSCI All Country World ND Index—The Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Net Dividends Index (MSCI ACWI ND Index) is an unmanaged, free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI ND Index consists of 47 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indexes. The ND version of the MSCI ACWI Index reflects the impact of the maximum withholding taxes on reinvested dividends. The MSCI ACWI ND Index is unmanaged and the total return includes the reinvestment of all dividends.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 2/29/24

 

 Ten Largest Holdings

   Line of Business     % of Net Assets 
 Microsoft Corp.    Software    6.8%
 Amazon.com, Inc.    Broadline Retail    6.6%
 MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)    Broadline Retail    5.7%
 NVIDIA Corp.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    5.7%
 Ferrari NV (Italy)    Automobiles    5.5%
 Hermes International SCA (France)    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods    5.2%
 Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark), ADR    Pharmaceuticals    4.5%
 Eli Lilly & Co.    Pharmaceuticals    4.4%
 L’Oreal SA (France)    Personal Care Products    4.2%
 Broadcom, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    4.0%

Holdings reflect only long-term investments and are subject to change.

 

 

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Fees and Expenses

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment management fees. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended February 29, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only.

Actual Expenses

The first line in the tables on the following page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in the tables on the following page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not a Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs or brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the ending account values and expenses paid for the period are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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PGIM Jennison

Focused Growth ETF

  

Beginning

Account Value

September 1, 2023

   Ending
Account Value
February 29, 2024
     Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
     Expenses Paid
During the
Six-Month Period*
 
       

Actual

   $1,000.00      $1,243.70        0.75%        $4.18  
       

Hypothetical

   $1,000.00      $1,021.13        0.75%        $3.77  

           
       

PGIM Jennison

Focused Value ETF

  

Beginning

Account Value

September 1, 2023

   Ending
Account Value
February 29, 2024
     Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
     Expenses Paid
During the
Six-Month Period*
 
       

Actual

   $1,000.00      $1,165.80        0.75%        $4.04  
       

Hypothetical

   $1,000.00      $1,021.13        0.75%        $3.77  

           
       

PGIM Jennison

Focused Mid-Cap ETF

  

Beginning

Account Value

September 1, 2023

   Ending
Account Value
February 29, 2024
     Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
     Expenses Paid
During the
Six-Month Period*
 
       

Actual**

   $1,000.00      $1,058.10        0.49%        $1.06  
       

Hypothetical

   $1,000.00      $1,022.43        0.49%        $2.46  

           
       

PGIM Jennison

International

Opportunities ETF

  

Beginning

Account Value

September 1, 2023

   Ending
Account Value
February 29, 2024
     Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
     Expenses Paid
During the
Six-Month Period*
 
       

Actual**

   $1,000.00      $1,085.80        0.90%        $1.97  
       

Hypothetical

   $1,000.00      $1,020.39        0.90%        $4.52  

           
       

PGIM Jennison Better

Future ETF

  

Beginning

Account Value

September 1, 2023

   Ending
Account Value
February 29, 2024
     Annualized Expense
Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period
     Expenses Paid
During the
Six-Month Period*
 
       

Actual**

   $1,000.00      $1,138.60        0.59%        $1.33  
       

Hypothetical

   $1,000.00      $1,021.93        0.59%        $2.97  

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) are equal to the annualized expense ratio (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended February 29, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending August 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which each Fund may invest.

**“Actual” expenses are calculated using 77-day period ended February 29, 2024 due to the Fund’s inception date of December 14, 2023.

 

 

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Glossary

 

The following abbreviations are used in the Funds’ descriptions:

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

CDI—Chess Depository Interest

PRFC—Preference Shares

REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.9%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Automobiles 1.6%

                 

Tesla, Inc.*

     5,953      $ 1,201,792  

Banks 1.0%

                 

NU Holdings Ltd. (Brazil) (Class A Stock)*

     67,812        751,357  

Biotechnology 1.7%

                 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     3,072        1,292,513  

Broadline Retail 12.1%

                 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     36,459        6,444,493  

MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)*

     1,654        2,638,626  
     

 

 

 
          9,083,119  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 3.0%

 

        

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     2,987        2,221,999  

Entertainment 3.3%

                 

Netflix, Inc.*

     4,107        2,476,192  

Financial Services 4.1%

                 

Mastercard, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     6,468        3,070,748  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.3%

                 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

     2,568        990,221  

Health Care Providers & Services 1.6%

                 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     2,382        1,175,755  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.4%

                 

Airbnb, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     6,897        1,086,071  

Interactive Media & Services 8.4%

                 

Alphabet, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     15,564        2,154,991  

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     8,516        4,173,947  
     

 

 

 
        6,328,938  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

IT Services 2.6%

                 

MongoDB, Inc.*

     2,306      $ 1,032,120  

Snowflake, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     5,001        941,588  
     

 

 

 
          1,973,708  

Personal Care Products 1.8%

                 

L’Oreal SA (France), ADR

     14,312        1,369,945  

Pharmaceuticals 8.4%

                 

AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom), ADR

     12,087        775,502  

Eli Lilly & Co.

     4,782        3,604,098  

Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark), ADR

     16,341        1,957,161  
     

 

 

 
        6,336,761  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 19.8%

                 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

     20,863        4,016,754  

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

     1,665        1,584,547  

Broadcom, Inc.

     2,194        2,853,275  

NVIDIA Corp.

     8,093        6,402,534  
     

 

 

 
        14,857,110  

Software 17.1%

                 

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*

     6,692        2,036,911  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     3,153        1,022,045  

Microsoft Corp.

     17,306        7,158,454  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*

     3,584        1,113,011  

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     1,941        1,497,171  
     

 

 

 
        12,827,592  

Specialized REITs 1.0%

                 

American Tower Corp.

     3,676        731,009  

Specialty Retail 1.4%

                 

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     2,842        1,081,694  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.7%

                 

Apple, Inc.

     15,275        2,760,956  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 4.6%

                 

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

     2,578      $ 1,204,158  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (France), ADR

     8,448        1,545,815  

NIKE, Inc. (Class B Stock)

     6,786        705,269  
     

 

 

 
        3,455,242  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $52,576,033)

        75,072,722  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.1%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
 (cost $86,588)(wb)

     86,588        86,588  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.0%
(cost $52,662,621)

        75,159,310  

Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.0%

        665  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $    75,159,975  
     

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

        

Assets

        

Long-Term Investments

        

Common Stocks

        

Automobiles

   $ 1,201,792        $—        $—  

Banks

     751,357                

Biotechnology

     1,292,513                

Broadline Retail

     9,083,119                

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     2,221,999                

Entertainment

     2,476,192                

Financial Services

     3,070,748                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     990,221                

Health Care Providers & Services

     1,175,755                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1,086,071                

Interactive Media & Services

     6,328,938                

IT Services

     1,973,708                

Personal Care Products

     1,369,945                

Pharmaceuticals

     6,336,761                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     14,857,110                

Software

     12,827,592                

Specialized REITs

     731,009                

Specialty Retail

     1,081,694                

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     2,760,956                

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     3,455,242                

Short-Term Investment

        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     86,588                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 75,159,310        $—        $—  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     19.8

Software

     17.1  

Broadline Retail

     12.1  

Pharmaceuticals

     8.4  

Interactive Media & Services

     8.4  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     4.6  

Financial Services

     4.1  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     3.7  

Entertainment

     3.3  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     3.0  

IT Services

     2.6  

Personal Care Products

     1.8  

Biotechnology

     1.7  

Automobiles

     1.6  

Health Care Providers & Services

     1.6

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1.4  

Specialty Retail

     1.4  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1.3  

Banks

     1.0  

Specialized REITs

     1.0  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     100.0  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

* Less than 0.05% 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Assets

        

 Investments at value:

  

 Unaffiliated investments (cost $52,576,033)

   $ 75,072,722  

 Affiliated investments (cost $86,588)

     86,588  

 Dividends receivable

     36,652  

 Tax reclaim receivable

     7,675  
  

 

 

 

 Total Assets

     75,203,637  
  

 

 

 

 Liabilities

        

 Management fee payable

     43,662  
  

 

 

 

 Net Assets

   $ 75,159,975  
  

 

 

 

        

 Net assets were comprised of:

  

 Common stock, at par

   $ 920  

 Paid-in capital in excess of par

     47,881,118  

 Total distributable earnings (loss)

     27,277,937  
  

 

 

 

 Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 75,159,975  
  

 

 

 

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

 ($75,159,975 ÷ 920,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

  

$

81.70

 

  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $2,487 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 163,482  

Affiliated dividend income

     20,165  

Affiliated income from securities lending, net

     556  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     184,203  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     233,572  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (49,369
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $179)

     (377,032

In-kind redemptions

     5,814,113  
  

 

 

 
     5,437,081  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including affiliated of $(6))

     9,156,960  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     14,594,041  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 14,544,672  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024
  December 12, 2022*
through
August 31, 2023

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                    

Operations

        

Net investment income (loss)

     $ (49,369 )     $ (47,497 )

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and in-kind redemptions transactions

       5,437,081       202,396

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

       9,156,960       13,339,729
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       14,544,672       13,494,628
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

        

Net proceeds from shares sold (0 and 200,000 shares, respectively)

             10,005,000

Shares sold in-kind (260,000 and 750,000 shares, respectively)

       19,257,562       38,676,326

Shares redeemed in-kind (210,000 and 80,000 shares, respectively)

       (15,791,895 )       (5,026,318 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

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

       3,465,667       43,655,008
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

       18,010,339       57,149,636

Net Assets:

                    

Beginning of period

       57,149,636      
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 75,159,975     $ 57,149,636
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
         
      Six Months
Ended February 29,
2024
  December 12, 2022(a)
through August  31,
2023
   
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period        $65.69       $50.00
Income (loss) from investment operations:                     
Net investment income (loss)        (0.06 )       (0.06 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions        16.07       15.75
Total from investment operations        16.01       15.69
Net asset value, end of period        $81.70       $65.69
Total Return(c):        24.37 %       31.38 %
                    
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                     
Net assets, end of period (000)        $75,160       $57,150
Average net assets (000)        $62,625       $44,323
Ratios to average net assets(d):                     
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement        0.75 %(e)       0.75 %(e)
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement        0.75 %(e)       0.75 %(e)
Net investment income (loss)        (0.16 )%(e)       (0.15 )%(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(f)        19 %       32 %

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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)

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.

26


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 98.9%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Aerospace & Defense 2.0%

                 

Airbus SE (France), ADR

     6,396      $ 264,347  

Automobile Components 0.9%

                 

Aptiv PLC*

     1,545          122,812  

Automobiles 1.8%

                 

General Motors Co.

     5,762        236,127  

Banks 11.8%

                 

Bank of America Corp.

     12,207        421,386  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     3,048        567,111  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     1,867        274,822  

Truist Financial Corp.

     7,577        265,043  
     

 

 

 
        1,528,362  

Biotechnology 3.7%

                 

AbbVie, Inc.

     2,716        478,152  

Building Products 2.2%

                 

Johnson Controls International PLC

     4,911        291,075  

Capital Markets 5.0%

                 

Blackstone, Inc.

     2,131        272,385  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     986        383,603  
     

 

 

 
        655,988  

Chemicals 4.3%

                 

Linde PLC

     1,232        552,946  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 5.7%

 

        

Walmart, Inc.

     12,704        744,581  

Electric Utilities 2.6%

                 

PG&E Corp.

     19,948        332,932  

Ground Transportation 3.7%

                 

Union Pacific Corp.

     1,893        480,235  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 27


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Health Care Providers & Services 1.6%

                 

Cigna Group (The)

     619      $ 208,071  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.5%

                 

McDonald’s Corp.

     1,103        322,385  

Industrial Conglomerates 1.8%

                 

General Electric Co.

     1,500        235,335  

Insurance 7.6%

                 

Chubb Ltd.

     1,951        491,008  

MetLife, Inc.

     7,143        498,153  
     

 

 

 
          989,161  

Interactive Media & Services 3.9%

                 

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Class A Stock)

     1,042        510,716  

Multi-Utilities 1.7%

                 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     7,920        217,800  

Office REITs 1.9%

                 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     2,020        251,955  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 7.4%

                 

ConocoPhillips

     3,770        424,276  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     5,107        533,783  
     

 

 

 
        958,059  

Pharmaceuticals 8.7%

                 

AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom), ADR

     6,756        433,465  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     6,057        307,393  

Eli Lilly & Co.

     518        390,406  
     

 

 

 
        1,131,264  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 7.5%

 

        

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

     1,691        325,568  

Broadcom, Inc.

     301        391,447  

Lam Research Corp.

     278        260,834  
     

 

 

 
        977,849  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

28


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Software 6.8%

                 

Microsoft Corp.

     1,396      $ 577,441  

Salesforce, Inc.*

     984        303,879  
     

 

 

 
        881,320  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.8%

                 

Dell Technologies, Inc. (Class C Stock)

     5,220        494,125  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $10,596,622)

     

 

  12,865,597

 

     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.9%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $109,554)(wb)

     109,554        109,554  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.8%
(cost $10,706,176)

        12,975,151  

Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2%

        29,383  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $ 13,004,534  
     

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 29


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

        

Assets

        

Long-Term Investments

        

Common Stocks

        

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 264,347        $—        $—  

Automobile Components

     122,812                

Automobiles

     236,127                

Banks

     1,528,362                

Biotechnology

     478,152                

Building Products

     291,075                

Capital Markets

     655,988                

Chemicals

     552,946                

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     744,581                

Electric Utilities

     332,932                

Ground Transportation

     480,235                

Health Care Providers & Services

     208,071                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     322,385                

Industrial Conglomerates

     235,335                

Insurance

     989,161                

Interactive Media & Services

     510,716                

Multi-Utilities

     217,800                

Office REITs

     251,955                

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     958,059                

Pharmaceuticals

     1,131,264                

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     977,849                

Software

     881,320                

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     494,125                

Short-Term Investment

        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     109,554                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 12,975,151        $—        $—  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Banks

     11.8

Pharmaceuticals

     8.7  

Insurance

     7.6  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     7.5  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     7.4  

Software

     6.8  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     5.7  

Capital Markets

     5.0

Chemicals

     4.3  

Interactive Media & Services

     3.9  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     3.8  

Ground Transportation

     3.7  

Biotechnology

     3.7  

Electric Utilities

     2.6  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.5

Building Products

     2.2  

Aerospace & Defense

     2.0  

Office REITs

     1.9  

Automobiles

     1.8  

Industrial Conglomerates

     1.8  

Multi-Utilities

     1.7  

Health Care Providers & Services

     1.6  

Automobile Components

     0.9

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.9  
  

 

 

 
     99.8  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.2  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 31


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Assets

      

 Investments at value:

    

 Unaffiliated investments (cost $10,596,622)

   $ 12,865,597    

 Affiliated investments (cost $109,554)

     109,554    

 Dividends receivable

     36,933    
  

 

 

   

 Total Assets

     13,012,084    
  

 

 

   

 Liabilities

      

 Management fee payable

     7,550    
  

 

 

   

 Net Assets

   $ 13,004,534    
  

 

 

   
              

 Net assets were comprised of:

    

 Common stock, at par

   $ 210    

 Paid-in capital in excess of par

     10,567,989    

 Total distributable earnings (loss)

     2,436,335    
  

 

 

   

 Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 13,004,534    
  

 

 

   

 Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,
($13,004,534 ÷ 210,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 61.93    
  

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

 Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

 Income

  

 Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $ 152 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 119,977  

 Affiliated dividend income

     4,687  
  

 

 

 

 Total income

     124,664  
  

 

 

 

 Expenses

  

 Management fee

     43,590  
  

 

 

 

 Net investment income (loss)

     81,074  
  

 

 

 

 Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

 Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

 Investment transactions

     27,284  

 In-kind redemptions

     221,026  
  

 

 

 
     248,310  
  

 

 

 

 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     1,541,052  
  

 

 

 

 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     1,789,362  
  

 

 

 

 Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 1,870,436  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 33


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Statements of Changes in Net Assets  (unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
February 29, 2024
            December 12, 2022*
through
August 31, 2023
 

 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                                                            

 Operations

                  

 Net investment income (loss)

      $ 81,074              $ 118,487    

 Net realized gain (loss) on investment and in-kind redemptions transactions

        248,310                (30,590  

 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

        1,541,052                727,923    
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

 Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        1,870,436                815,820    
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

 Dividends and Distributions

                  

 Distributions from distributable earnings

        (144,291              (12,409  
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

 Fund share transactions

                  

 Net proceeds from shares sold (0 and 200,000 shares, respectively)

                       10,005,000    

 Shares sold in-kind (20,000 and 20,000 shares, respectively)

        1,129,638                995,683    

 Shares redeemed in-kind (20,000 and 10,000 shares, respectively)

        (1,140,013              (515,330  
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

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

        (10,375              10,485,353    
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

 Total increase (decrease)

        1,715,770                11,288,764    

 Net Assets:

                                                            

 Beginning of period

        11,288,764                   
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

 End of period

      $ 13,004,534              $ 11,288,764    
     

 

 

            

 

 

   

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

34


PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
                       
      Six Months      December 12, 2022(a)         
      Ended February 29,      through August 31,         
      2024      2023         
   
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                           
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period      $53.76             $50.00                
Income (loss) from investment operations:                           
Net investment income (loss)      0.39             0.56                
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions      8.47             3.26                
Total from investment operations      8.86             3.82                
Less Dividends and Distributions:                           
Dividends from net investment income      (0.69)            (0.06)               
Net asset value, end of period      $61.93             $53.76                
Total Return(c):      16.58%            7.64%               
                          
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                           
Net assets, end of period (000)      $13,005             $11,289                
Average net assets (000)      $11,687             $10,586                
Ratios to average net assets(d):                           
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement      0.75%(e)            0.75%(e)              
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement      0.75%(e)            0.75%(e)              
Net investment income (loss)      1.40%(e)            1.56%(e)              
Portfolio turnover rate(f)      21%            38%               

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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)

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.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 35


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 96.1%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Aerospace & Defense 5.5%

                 

HEICO Corp.

     1,206      $ 233,240  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

     1,783        377,390  
     

 

 

 
        610,630  

Banks 6.1%

                 

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     4,509        328,526  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     2,672        221,028  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     1,370        131,999  
     

 

 

 
           681,553  

Biotechnology 5.0%

                 

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,437        151,021  

Argenx SE (Netherlands), ADR*

     513        194,945  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     1,644        214,378  
     

 

 

 
        560,344  

Communications Equipment 1.0%

                 

Arista Networks, Inc.*

     394        109,351  

Construction & Engineering 1.6%

                 

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.*

     3,636        173,619  

Construction Materials 1.3%

                 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     255        147,316  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 3.3%

                 

Performance Food Group Co.*

     4,816        369,724  

Containers & Packaging 2.0%

                 

Crown Holdings, Inc.

     2,898        222,045  

Electrical Equipment 2.1%

                 

AMETEK, Inc.

     1,294        233,153  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Financial Services 6.2%

                 

Essent Group Ltd.

     3,916      $ 209,780  

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     5,863        482,056  
     

 

 

 
           691,836  

Food Products 2.5%

                 

Darling Ingredients, Inc.*

     3,165        133,911  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

     1,363        139,312  
     

 

 

 
        273,223  

Ground Transportation 3.1%

                 

Saia, Inc.*

     605        348,117  

Health Care Providers & Services 5.8%

                 

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     4,474        373,355  

Molina Healthcare, Inc.*

     697        274,555  
     

 

 

 
        647,910  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 5.4%

                 

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     2,402        292,732  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

     1,512        308,932  
     

 

 

 
        601,664  

Insurance 6.7%

                 

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.

     2,318        145,037  

Markel Group, Inc.*

     250        373,120  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

     992        223,022  
     

 

 

 
        741,179  

Interactive Media & Services 2.4%

                 

Pinterest, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     7,199        264,203  

IT Services 1.5%

                 

Globant SA*

     739        164,923  

Marine Transportation 2.6%

                 

Kirby Corp.*

     3,236        283,862  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 37


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Multi-Utilities 2.8%

                 

NiSource, Inc.

     11,964      $ 311,782  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.5%

                 

Permian Resources Corp.

     11,976        186,346  

Targa Resources Corp.

     3,190        313,386  
     

 

 

 
           499,732  

Professional Services 2.0%

                 

KBR, Inc.

     3,743        224,692  

Real Estate Management & Development 1.5%

                 

CBRE Group, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,824        167,607  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.1%

                 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     2,314        194,700  

Universal Display Corp.

     2,140        373,259  
     

 

 

 
        567,959  

Software 6.2%

                 

Appfolio, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     475        114,993  

CyberArk Software Ltd.*

     672        177,247  

Procore Technologies, Inc.*

     3,811        297,372  

PTC, Inc.*

     528        96,629  
     

 

 

 
        686,241  

Specialized REITs 2.6%

                 

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.

     6,420        291,982  

Specialty Retail 5.2%

                 

Burlington Stores, Inc.*

     1,392        285,499  

Five Below, Inc.*

     858        172,184  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

     105        114,179  
     

 

 

 
        571,862  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares        Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.1%

                 

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     1,239      $ 230,355  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $10,163,282)

        10,676,864  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 3.9%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $433,688)(wb) 433,688

        433,688  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.0%
(cost $10,596,970)

        11,110,552  

Liabilities in excess of other assets (0.0)%

        (618
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $   11,109,934  
     

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

                    

Assets

                    

Long-Term Investments

                    

Common Stocks

                    

Aerospace & Defense

   $  610,630         $            $     

Banks

     681,553                            

Biotechnology

     560,344                            

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 39


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

                    

Assets (continued)

                    

Long-Term Investments (continued)

                    

Common Stocks (continued)

                    

Communications Equipment

   $ 109,351         $            $     

Construction & Engineering

     173,619                            

Construction Materials

     147,316                            

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     369,724                            

Containers & Packaging

     222,045                            

Electrical Equipment

     233,153                            

Financial Services

     691,836                            

Food Products

     273,223                            

Ground Transportation

     348,117                            

Health Care Providers & Services

     647,910                            

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     601,664                            

Insurance

     741,179                            

Interactive Media & Services

     264,203                            

IT Services

     164,923                            

Marine Transportation

     283,862                            

Multi-Utilities

     311,782                            

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     499,732                            

Professional Services

     224,692                            

Real Estate Management & Development

     167,607                            

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     567,959                            

Software

     686,241                            

Specialized REITs

     291,982                            

Specialty Retail

     571,862                            

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     230,355                            

Short-Term Investment

                    

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     433,688                            
  

 

 

       

 

 

          

 

 

    

Total

   $ 11,110,552         $            $     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Insurance

     6.7

Financial Services

     6.2  

Software

     6.2  

Banks

     6.1  

Health Care Providers & Services

     5.8  

Aerospace & Defense

     5.5  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     5.4  

Specialty Retail

     5.2  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     5.1

Biotechnology

     5.0  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     4.5  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     3.9  

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail

     3.3  

Ground Transportation

     3.1  

Multi-Utilities

     2.8  

Specialized REITs

     2.6  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Marine Transportation

     2.6

Food Products

     2.5  

Interactive Media & Services

     2.4  

Electrical Equipment

     2.1  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2.1  

Professional Services

     2.0  

Containers & Packaging

     2.0  

Construction & Engineering

     1.6  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1.5  

IT Services

     1.5  

Construction Materials

     1.3

Communications Equipment

     1.0  
  

 

 

 
     100.0  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (0.0 )* 
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

* Less than 0.05%

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 41


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

 Unaffiliated investments (cost $10,163,282)

   $ 10,676,864  

 Affiliated investments (cost $433,688)

     433,688  

Dividends receivable

     3,710  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     11,114,262  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Management fee payable

     4,283  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     45  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,328  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 11,109,934  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

 Common stock, at par

   $ 210  

 Paid-in capital in excess of par

     10,506,018  

 Total distributable earnings (loss)

     603,706  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 11,109,934  
  

 

 

 

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

($11,109,934 ÷ 210,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

  

$

52.90

 

  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the Period December 14, 2023* through February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Unaffiliated dividend income

   $ 13,297  

Affiliated dividend income

     8,665  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     21,962  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     10,983  

Miscellaneous

     45  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     11,028  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     10,934  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

 Investment transactions

     (68,547

 In-kind redemptions

     147,737  
  

 

 

 
     79,190  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     513,582  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     592,772  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 603,706  
  

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 43


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     December 14, 2023*
through
February 29, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

          

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 10,934

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and in-kind redemptions transactions

       79,190

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

       513,582
    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       603,706
    

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

    

Net proceeds from shares sold (200,000 shares)

       10,000,223

Shares sold in-kind (50,000 shares)

       2,558,752

Shares redeemed in-kind (40,000 shares)

       (2,052,747 )
    

 

 

 

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

       10,506,228
    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

       11,109,934

Net Assets:

          

Beginning of period

      
    

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 11,109,934
    

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44


PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
         
      December 14, 2023(a)
through February  29,
2024
    
   

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

              

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $50.00    

Income (loss) from investment operations:

              

Net investment income (loss)

       0.05    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions

       2.85    

Total from investment operations

       2.90    

Net asset value, end of period

       $52.90    

Total Return(c):

       5.81 %    

              

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

       $11,110    

Average net assets (000)

       $10,653    

Ratios to average net assets(d):

              

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

       0.49 %(e)    

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

       0.49 %(e)    

Net investment income (loss)

       0.49 %(e)    

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

       41 %    

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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, with the exception of certain non-recurring expenses.

(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.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 45


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.1%

     

COMMON STOCKS 98.5%

     

Brazil 9.4%

                 

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     401      $ 639,716  

NU Holdings Ltd. (Class A Stock)*

     34,152        378,404  
     

 

 

 
        1,018,120  

Denmark 6.9%

                 

Novo Nordisk A/S, ADR

     6,257        749,401  

France 21.4%

                 

Dassault Systemes SE

     7,612        355,285  

Hermes International SCA

     251        627,473  

L’Oreal SA

     1,119        534,199  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     495        450,895  

Safran SA

     1,726        361,340  
     

 

 

 
        2,329,192  

Hong Kong 1.9%

                 

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.

     3,548        110,027  

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd.

     9,072        98,199  
     

 

 

 
        208,226  

Indonesia 1.9%

                 

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

     335,254        210,667  

Italy 7.7%

                 

Ferrari NV

     1,972        837,647  

Japan 7.5%

                 

Advantest Corp.

     6,253        288,208  

Disco Corp.

     657        211,492  

Keyence Corp.

     675        315,348  
     

 

 

 
        815,048  

Netherlands 9.5%

                 

ASM International NV

     757        461,200  

ASML Holding NV

     595        566,250  
     

 

 

 
           1,027,450  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Spain 4.0%

                 

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

     9,722      $ 430,914  

Sweden 3.1%

                 

Atlas Copco AB (Class A Stock)

     19,199        332,904  

Taiwan 6.5%

                 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR

     5,487        706,012  

United Kingdom 5.2%

                 

Ashtead Group PLC

     2,089        149,779  

AstraZeneca PLC, ADR

     2,042        131,015  

Compass Group PLC

     10,508        287,834  
     

 

 

 
        568,628  

United States 13.5%

                 

Ferguson PLC

     935        197,706  

James Hardie Industries PLC, CDI*

     4,535        179,076  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*

     715        333,969  

Monday.com Ltd.*

     1,578        351,910  

Schneider Electric SE

     1,778        403,165  
     

 

 

 
        1,465,826  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $9,680,518)

           10,700,035  
     

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK 0.6%

     

Germany

                 

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (PRFC), 144A
(cost $64,125)

     720        67,188  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $9,744,643)

        10,767,223  
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 47


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.2%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
 (cost $18,716)(wb)

     18,716      $ 18,716  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.3%
(cost $9,763,359)

        10,785,939  

Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.7%

        72,040  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $    10,857,979  
     

 

 

 
     
     
     

 

 

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.

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Investments in Securities

                                  

Assets

                                  

Long-Term Investments

                                  

Common Stocks

                                  

Brazil

     $  1,018,119           $                $     

Denmark

       749,401                                  

France

       2,329,192                                  

Hong Kong

       208,226                                  

Indonesia

       210,667                                  

Italy

       837,647                                  

Japan

       815,048                                  

Netherlands

       1,027,450                                  

Spain

       430,915                                  

Sweden

       332,905                                  

Taiwan

       706,012                                  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Investments in Securities (continued)

                                  

Assets (continued)

                                  

Long-Term Investments (continued)

                                  

Common Stocks (continued)

                                  

United Kingdom

     $ 568,627           $                $     

United States

       1,465,826                                  

Preferred Stock

                                  

Germany

       67,188                                  

Short-Term Investment

                                  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

       18,716                                  
    

 

 

           

 

 

                

 

 

      

Total

     $ 10,785,939           $                $     
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     20.6

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     13.0  

Automobiles

     8.3  

Pharmaceuticals

     8.1  

Software

     6.5  

Broadline Retail

     5.9  

Banks

     5.4  

Personal Care Products

     4.9  

Machinery

     4.0  

Specialty Retail

     4.0  

Electrical Equipment

     3.7  

Aerospace & Defense

     3.3  

 

Trading Companies & Distributors

     3.2

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     2.9  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2.7  

Construction Materials

     1.6  

Capital Markets

     1.0  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.2  
  

 

 

 
     99.3  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.7  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 49


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Assets

      

 Investments at value:

    

 Unaffiliated investments (cost $9,744,643)

   $ 10,767,223    

 Affiliated investments (cost $18,716)

     18,716    

 Foreign currency, at value (cost $3,773)

     3,773    

 Receivable for investments sold

     133,001    

 Dividends receivable

     2,635    
  

 

 

   

 Total Assets

     10,925,348    
  

 

 

   

 Liabilities

      

 Payable for investments purchased

     59,608    

 Management fee payable

     7,536    

 Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     225    
  

 

 

   

 Total Liabilities

     67,369    
  

 

 

   

 Net Assets

   $ 10,857,979    
  

 

 

   
              

 Net assets were comprised of:

    

 Common stock, at par

   $ 200    

 Paid-in capital in excess of par

     10,014,800    

 Total distributable earnings (loss)

     842,979    
  

 

 

   

 Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 10,857,979    
  

 

 

   

 Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share.
($10,857,979 ÷ 200,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 54.29    
  

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

50


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the Period December 14, 2023* through February 29, 2024

 

 Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

 Income

  

 Affiliated dividend income

   $ 8,171  

 Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $393 foreign withholding tax)

     7,926  
  

 

 

 

 Total income

     16,097  
  

 

 

 

 Expenses

  

 Management fee

     19,187  

 Miscellaneous

     225  
  

 

 

 

 Total expenses

     19,412  
  

 

 

 

 Net investment income (loss)

     (3,315
  

 

 

 

 Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

 Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

 Investment transactions

     (172,248

 Foreign currency transactions

     (3,562
  

 

 

 
     (175,810
  

 

 

 

 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

 Investments

     1,022,580  

 Foreign currencies

     (476
  

 

 

 
     1,022,104  
  

 

 

 

 Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     846,294  
  

 

 

 

 Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 842,979  
  

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Jennison ETFs 51


PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

     December 14, 2023*
through
February 29, 2024
 

 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                         

 Operations

       

 Net investment income (loss)

      $    (3,315)    

 Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and foreign currencies

        (175,810  

 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

        1,022,104    
     

 

 

   

 Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        842,979    
     

 

 

   

 Fund share transactions

       

 Net proceeds from shares sold (200,000 shares)

        10,015,000    
     

 

 

   

 Total increase (decrease)

        10,857,979    

 Net Assets:

                         

 Beginning of period

           
     

 

 

   

 End of period

      $ 10,857,979    
     

 

 

   

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   
                
      December 14, 2023(a)         
      through February 29,         
      2024         
   
Per Share Operating Performance(b):                  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period      $50.00                
Income (loss) from investment operations:                  
Net investment income (loss)      (0.02)               
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions      4.31                
Total from investment operations      4.29                
Net asset value, end of period      $54.29                
Total Return(c):      8.58%               
                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                  
Net assets, end of period (000)      $10,858                
Average net assets (000)      $10,132                
Ratios to average net assets(d):                  
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement      0.90%(e)             
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement      0.90%(e)             
Net investment income (loss)      (0.15)%(e)           
Portfolio turnover rate(f)      16%               

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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, with the exception of certain non-recurring expenses.

(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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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.2%

     

COMMON STOCKS

     

Automobiles 5.5%

                 

Ferrari NV (Italy)

     1,538      $ 653,296  

Banks 3.1%

                 

NU Holdings Ltd. (Brazil) (Class A Stock)*

     33,945        376,111  

Biotechnology 2.4%

                 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     689        289,890  

Broadline Retail 12.3%

                 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     4,428        782,693  

MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)*

     430        685,979  
     

 

 

 
          1,468,672  

Communications Equipment 2.0%

                 

Arista Networks, Inc.*

     866        240,350  

Electrical Equipment 3.3%

                 

Schneider Electric SE

     1,764        399,990  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.5%

 

        

Keyence Corp. (Japan)

     371        173,325  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.0%

                 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

     306        117,994  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.2%

                 

Airbnb, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     913        143,770  

IT Services 3.8%

                 

MongoDB, Inc.*

     552        247,064  

Snowflake, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,086        204,472  
     

 

 

 
        451,536  

Personal Care Products 4.2%

                 

L’Oreal SA (France)

     1,044        498,395  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS (Continued)

     

Pharmaceuticals 8.9%

                 

Eli Lilly & Co.

     690      $ 520,039  

Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark), ADR

     4,516        540,881  
     

 

 

 
          1,060,920  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 18.3%

 

        

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*

     1,337        257,413  

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

     469        446,338  

Broadcom, Inc.

     364        473,378  

Lam Research Corp.

     351        329,326  

NVIDIA Corp.

     867        685,901  
     

 

 

 
        2,192,356  

Software 21.0%

                 

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*

     1,286        391,433  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. (Class A Stock)*

     1,122        363,696  

HubSpot, Inc.*

     345        213,490  

Microsoft Corp.

     1,977        817,766  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*

     930        288,812  

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     557        429,636  
     

 

 

 
        2,504,833  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.7%

                 

Apple, Inc.

     1,139        205,874  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 9.0%

     

Hermes International SCA (France)

     248        619,973  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (France)

     503        458,182  
     

 

 

 
        1,078,155  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $10,399,628)

        11,855,467  
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description    Shares      Value  

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT 0.6%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $71,201)(wb)

     71,201      $ 71,201  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.8%
(cost $10,470,829)

          11,926,668  

Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.2%

        29,021  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

      $ 11,955,689  
     

 

 

 

 

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.

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities

        

Assets

        

Long-Term Investments

        

Common Stocks

        

Automobiles

   $ 653,296        $—        $—  

Banks

     376,111                

Biotechnology

     289,890                

Broadline Retail

     1,468,672                

Communications Equipment

     240,350                

Electrical Equipment

     399,990                

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     173,325                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     117,994                

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     143,770                

IT Services

     451,536                

Personal Care Products

     498,395                

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investments in Securities (continued)

        

Assets (continued)

        

Long-Term Investments (continued)

        

Common Stocks (continued)

        

Pharmaceuticals

   $ 1,060,920        $—        $—  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     2,192,356                

Software

     2,504,833                

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     205,874                

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1,078,155                

Short-Term Investment

        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     71,201                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 11,926,668        $—        $—  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

Software

     21.0

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     18.3  

Broadline Retail

     12.3  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     9.0  

Pharmaceuticals

     8.9  

Automobiles

     5.5  

Personal Care Products

     4.2  

IT Services

     3.8  

Electrical Equipment

     3.3  

Banks

     3.1  

Biotechnology

     2.4  

Communications Equipment

     2.0

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     1.7  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     1.5  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     1.2  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     1.0  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.6  
  

 

 

 
     99.8  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.2  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024 

 

Assets

          

Investments at value:

    

 Unaffiliated investments (cost $10,399,628)

     $ 11,855,467

 Affiliated investments (cost $71,201)

       71,201

Foreign currency, at value (cost $4)

       4

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       22,501

Receivable for investments sold

       8,069

Dividends receivable

       4,123
    

 

 

 

Total Assets

       11,961,365
    

 

 

 

Liabilities

          

Management fee payable

       5,494

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

       130

Payable for investments purchased

       52
    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       5,676
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 11,955,689
    

 

 

 

          

Net assets were comprised of:

    

 Common stock, at par

     $ 210

 Paid-in capital in excess of par

       10,506,197

 Total distributable earnings (loss)

       1,449,282
    

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

     $ 11,955,689
    

 

 

 

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

($11,955,689 ÷ 210,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

    

$

56.93

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.   

 

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the Period December 14, 2023* through February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Affiliated dividend income

   $ 10,048  

Unaffiliated dividend income (net of $303 foreign withholding tax)

     5,591  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     15,639  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     13,609  

Miscellaneous

     130  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     13,739  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     1,900  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

 Investment transactions

     (142,508

 In-kind redemptions

     134,724  

 Foreign currency transactions

     (663
  

 

 

 
     (8,447
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

 Investments

     1,455,839  

 Foreign currencies

     (10
  

 

 

 
     1,455,829  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     1,447,382  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 1,449,282  
  

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

      December 14, 2023* 
through
February 29, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

          

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 1,900

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and in-kind redemptions transactions

       (8,447 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

       1,455,829
    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       1,449,282
    

 

 

 

Fund share transactions

    

Net proceeds from shares sold (200,000 shares)

       10,005,236

Shares sold in-kind (20,000 shares)

       1,071,362

Shares redeemed in-kind (10,000 shares)

       (570,191 )
    

 

 

 

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

       10,506,407
    

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease)

       11,955,689

Net Assets:

          

Beginning of period

      
    

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 11,955,689
    

 

 

 

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.   

 

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PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

 

   
         
      December 14, 2023(a)
through February  29,
2024
    
   

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

              

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $50.00    

Income (loss) from investment operations:

              

Net investment income (loss)

       0.01    

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

       6.92    

Total from investment operations

       6.93    

Net asset value, end of period

       $56.93    

Total Return(c):

       13.86 %    

              

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

              

Net assets, end of period (000)

       $11,956    

Average net assets (000)

       $10,963    

Ratios to average net assets(d):

              

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

       0.59 %(e)    

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

       0.59 %(e)    

Net investment income (loss)

       0.09 %(e)    

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

       13 %    

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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, with the exception of certain non-recurring expenses.

(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 (unaudited)

 

1.

Organization

PGIM ETF Trust (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 relate only to the following series of the RIC: PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF, PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF, PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF and PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF and PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF are diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act, and PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF and PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF are non-diversified funds for purposes of the 1940 Act. Each Fund operates as an exchange-traded fund.

The Funds have the following investment objectives:

 

   
 Fund    Investment Objective(s)

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

   Long-term growth of capital.

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

   Long-term growth of capital.

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

   Long-term growth of capital.

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

   Long-term growth of capital.

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

   Long-term growth of capital.

 

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 its 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.

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

 

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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 LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) 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 as 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.

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 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 the Funds is 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.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

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.

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 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.

Master Netting Arrangements: The Funds are 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 a Fund. A master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty permits the Fund to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by the Funds to cover the Funds’ 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.

Securities Lending: The 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

 

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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 Fund recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending its 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 Fund also continues 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.

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. 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 in excess of par, 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  

 Net Investment Income

     Annually  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

   
 Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders*    Frequency  

 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 capital gains during a fiscal year.

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements 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

Pursuant to a management agreement with the RIC on behalf of the Funds (the Management Agreement), PGIM Investments manages each Fund’s investment operations and administers its business affairs. PGIM Investments is also responsible for supervising each Fund’s subadviser.

Pursuant to the management agreement relating to each Fund, there is a unitary fee structure for the funds whereby PGIM Investments is responsible for substantially all expenses of each Fund, except taxes, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, distribution fees or expenses, expenses incident to shareholder meetings and extraordinary expenses. Each Fund may also pay for any costs or expenses of investing in other funds. For more information on the unitary management fee structure please refer to the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information.

The unitary fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets specified below.

 

   
 Fund    Unitary
 Fee Rate 

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

   0.75%

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

   0.75%

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

   0.49%

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

   0.90%

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

   0.59%

The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement (Subadvisory Agreement) with Jennison Associates LLC (“Jennison” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of the subadviser.

Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS” or the “Distributor”), acts as the distributor of each Fund, pursuant to the terms of a distribution agreement (“Distribution Agreement”) between the RIC and the Distributor. Shares are continuously offered for sale

 

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by the Distributor only. Although the Distributor does not receive any fees under the Distribution Agreement, the Manager or its affiliates may pay the Distributor for certain distribution related services.

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

 

4.

Other Transactions with Affiliates

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 as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Affiliated 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 February 29, 2024, 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, in-kind transactions and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, were as follows:

 

 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
     Proceeds
from Sales
 

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

   $ 11,969,581      $ 11,456,096  

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

     2,432,199        2,666,480  

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

     13,573,960        4,163,939  

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

     11,534,664        1,617,773  

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

     11,291,091        1,369,457  

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of in-kind creation and

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

redemption transactions for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, were as follows:

 

 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
     Proceeds
from Sales
 

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

   $ 19,082,399      $ 15,026,959  

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

     1,107,260        837,947  

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

     2,490,690        1,816,619  

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

             

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

     1,043,621        557,843  

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, is presented as follows:

PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

 

                         

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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

$1,218,101       $1,049,040           $2,180,553           $—       $   —        $86,588      86,588      $20,165

PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.683%)(1)(b)(wb)

   343,559          686,063            1,029,795               (6)          179             —           —             556(2)
$1,561,660       $1,735,103           $3,210,348           $ (6)       $179        $86,588             $20,721

PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

 

                         

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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

$229,067       $356,836           $476,349           $—       $—        $109,554      109,554      $4,687

PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

 

                         

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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

$—       $10,441,506       $10,007,818           $—       $—        $433,688      433,688      $8,665

 

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PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

 

                       

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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

$—   $10,722,877       $10,704,161       $—       $—        $18,716      18,716      $8,171

PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

 

                       

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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

$—   $10,283,801       $10,212,600       $—       $—        $71,201      71,201      $10,048

 

(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.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

6.

Tax Information

The United States federal income tax basis of the investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

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

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

     $ 52,687,787      $ 22,644,754      $ (173,231 )     $ 22,471,523

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

       10,713,912        2,519,926        (258,687 )       2,261,239

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

       10,596,970        711,879        (198,297 )       513,582

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

       9,763,835        1,088,832        (66,728 )       1,022,104

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

       10,470,839        1,527,005        (71,176 )       1,455,829

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 August 31, 2023 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

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 Focused Growth ETF

     $ 536,000      $

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

       116,000       

The Fund indicated below elected to treat the below approximated losses as having been incurred in the following fiscal year (August 31, 2024).

 

     
 Fund    Qualified Late-Year
Losses
   Post-October
Capital Losses

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

     $ 45,000      $

The Manager has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements for the current reporting period.

 

7.

Capital and Ownership

Each Fund is an exchange-traded fund, commonly known as an “ETF”. Individual shares of the Funds may only be purchased and sold in secondary market transactions through brokers or other financial intermediaries. Shares of the Funds are listed for trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. except for the PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF and PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF, which list its shares on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (together with NYSE Arca, Inc., the “Exchanges”), and because the shares of the Funds trade at market prices rather than NAV, shares of the Funds may trade at a price greater than NAV (a premium) or less than NAV (a discount). Each Fund will issue and redeem its shares at NAV only in aggregations of a specified number of shares called a “Creation Unit”. An Authorized Participant is a member or participant of a clearing agency registered with the SEC, which has a written agreement with the Funds or one of their service providers that allows the Authorized Participant to place orders for the purchase and redemption of Creation Units.

A creation transaction, which is subject to acceptance by the Distributor and each Fund, generally takes place when an Authorized Participant deposits into each Fund a designated portfolio of securities, assets or other positions (a “creation basket”), and an amount of cash (including any cash representing the value of substituted securities, assets or other positions), if any, which together approximate the holdings of each Fund in exchange for a specified number of Creation Units. Similarly, shares can be redeemed only in Creation Units, generally for a designated portfolio of securities, assets or other propositions (the “redemption basket”) held by each Fund and an amount of cash (including any portion of such securities for which cash may be substituted). The Funds may, in certain circumstances, offer Creation Units partially or solely for cash. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable by the Funds. Creation and redemption baskets

 

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may differ and the Funds may accept “custom baskets”. A Creation Unit consists of 10,000 shares of each Fund.

Authorized Participants may be required to pay a fixed creation transaction fee and/or a fixed redemption transaction fee, as applicable, for each transaction in a Creation Unit regardless of the number of Creation Units created or redeemed on that day. These fees, if charged, are paid to the Custodian to offset costs associated with processing creation and redemption transactions. Authorized Participants transacting in creation units for cash may pay an additional variable fee to compensate the Funds for transaction costs and market impact expenses relating to purchases or sales of portfolio securities. Such variable fees, if any, are included in “Net proceeds from shares sold” and/or “Cost of shares purchased”, as applicable, in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

The RIC is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, $0.001 par value per share.

As of February 29, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Funds as follows:

 

     
 Fund    Number of Shares   

Percentage of

Outstanding Shares 

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

       185,007        20.1 %

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

       200,000        95.2

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

       200,000        95.2

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

       198,000        99.0

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

       200,000        95.2

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

 

     
Fund    Number of Shareholders    Percentage of Outstanding Shares 

Affiliated:

                     

PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

       1        17.9 %

PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

       1        95.2

PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

       1        95.2

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

       1        99.0

PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

       1        95.2

Unaffiliated:

                     

PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

       1        74.2

PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

             

PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

             

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

             

PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

             

The Funds may make payment for Fund shares redeemed and contributed wholly or in part by distributing portfolio securities to shareholders. For the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, the Funds, excluding PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF, had subscriptions in-kind and redemptions in-kind with total proceeds in the amounts

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

presented on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

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 SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.

 

   
      SCA*

 Term of Commitment

   9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024

 Total Commitment

   $1,200,000,000

 Annualized Commitment Fee on

 the Unused Portion of the SCA

   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

 

*

The SCA does not include PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF, PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF and PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF.

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 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.

The Funds did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended February 29, 2024.

 

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9.

Risks of Investing in the Funds

Each Fund’s 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
Focused
Growth ETF
   PGIM
Jennison
Focused
Value ETF
   PGIM
Jennison
Focused
Mid-Cap ETF
  

PGIM

Jennison

International

Opportunities ETF

  

PGIM

Jennison

Better

Future ETF 

 Authorized Participant Concentration

   X    X    X    X    X

 Blend Style

         X      

 Cash Transactions

   X    X    X    X    X

 Country

            X    X

 Currency

            X    X

 Convertible Securities

   X            

 Economic and Market Events

   X    X    X    X    X

 Emerging Markets

            X    X

 Equity and Equity-Related Securities

   X    X    X    X    X

 ETF Shares Trading

   X    X    X    X    X

 Foreign Securities

   X    X    X    X    X

 Geographic Concentration

            X    X

 Growth Style

   X          X    X

 Initial Public Offerings

   X       X      

 Investment in China

            X   

 Large Capitalization Company

   X    X         

 Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption

   X    X    X    X    X

 Management

   X    X    X    X    X

 Market Capitalization

            X    X

 Medium Capitalization (Mid-Cap) Company

         X      

 Market Disruption and Geopolitical

   X    X    X    X    X

 Market

   X    X    X    X    X

 Methodology

               X

 New/Small Fund

   X    X    X    X    X

 Non-Diversified Investment Company

   X          X    X

 Preferred Securities

   X            

 Real Estate Investment Trust

               X

 Value Style

      X         

Authorized Participant Concentration Risk: Only an Authorized Participant (as defined in “How to Buy and Sell Shares of the Fund” in the Fund’s Prospectus) may engage in creation or redemption transactions directly with the Fund. The Fund has a limited number of intermediaries that act as Authorized Participants and none of these Authorized Participants is or will be obligated to engage in creation or redemption transactions. To the extent that these Authorized Participants exit the business or are unable to or choose not to proceed with creation and/or redemption orders with respect to the Fund and no other Authorized Participant creates or redeems, shares of the Fund may trade at a substantial discount or

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

premium to net asset value (“NAV”), may trade at larger spreads, and possibly face trading halts and/or delisting.

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.

Cash Transactions Risk: Unlike ETFs that engage almost exclusively in creations and redemptions in exchange for a basket of portfolio securities (an “in-kind” transaction), the Fund may effect creations and redemptions in cash or partially in cash. Therefore, it may be required to sell portfolio securities and subsequently recognize gains on such sales that the Fund might not have recognized if it were to distribute portfolio securities in-kind. Investments in shares of the Fund may be less tax-efficient than an investment in an ETF that distributes portfolio securities entirely in-kind.

Country Risk: Changes in the business environment may adversely affect operating profits or the value of assets in a specific country. For example, financial factors such as currency controls, devaluation or regulatory changes or stability factors such as mass riots, civil war and other potential events may contribute to companies’ operational risks.

Currency Risk: The Fund’s net asset value could decline as a result of changes in exchange rates, which could adversely affect the Fund’s investments in currencies, or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues related to, currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to currencies. 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.

 

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Convertible Securities Risk: The market value of a convertible security performs like that of a regular debt security; that is, if market interest rates rise, the value of a convertible security usually falls. In addition, convertible securities are subject to the risk that the issuer will not be able to pay interest or dividends when due, and their market value may change based on changes in the issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of the issuer’s creditworthiness. Since it derives a portion of its value from the common stock into which it may be converted, a convertible security is also subject to the same types of market and issuer risks that apply to the underlying common stock.

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.

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.

The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.

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.

ETF Shares Trading Risk: Fund shares are listed for trading on an exchange (the “Exchange”) and the shares are bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. The market prices of the shares of the Fund are expected to fluctuate in response to changes in the Fund’s NAV, the intraday value of the Fund’s holdings and supply and demand for shares of the Fund. During periods of stressed market conditions, the market for the shares of the Fund may become less liquid in response to deteriorating liquidity in the markets for the Fund’s portfolio investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Disruptions to creations and redemptions, the existence of significant market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for the shares of the Fund (including through a trading halt), as well as other factors, may result in the Fund’s shares trading on the Exchange significantly above (at a premium) or below (at a discount) to NAV or to the intraday value of the Fund’s holdings.

Cost of Buying or Selling Shares: When you buy or sell shares of the Fund through a broker, you will likely incur a brokerage commission or other charges imposed by brokers. In addition, the market price of shares of the Fund, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a “bid-ask spread” charged by the market makers or other participants that trade the particular security. The spread of the Fund’s shares varies over time based on the Fund’s trading volume, the spread of the Fund’s underlying securities, and market liquidity and may increase if the Fund’s trading volume or market liquidity decreases, or if the spread on the Fund’s underlying securities increases.

No Guarantee of Active Trading Market Risk: While shares of the Fund are listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that active trading markets for the shares will develop or be maintained by market makers or by Authorized Participants. The distributor of the Fund’s shares does not maintain a secondary market in the shares.

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.

 

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Geographic Concentration Risk: The Fund’s performance may be closely tied to the market, economic, political, regulatory or other conditions in the countries or regions in which the Fund invests. This can result in more pronounced risks based upon conditions that impact one or more countries or regions more or less than other countries or regions.

Growth Style Risk: The Fund’s growth style may subject the Fund to above-average fluctuations as a result of seeking higher than average capital growth. Historically, growth stocks have performed best during later stages of economic expansion and value stocks have performed best during periods of economic recovery. Since the Fund follows a growth investment style, there is the risk that the growth investment style may be out of favor for a period of time. At times when the style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform the market in general, its benchmark and other ETFs.

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 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.

Investments in China Risk: Investments in China subject the Fund to risks specific to China and may make it more volatile than other funds. Over the last few decades, the Chinese government has undertaken reform of economic and market practices and has expanded the sphere of private ownership of property in China. However, Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiency, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, a lack of publicly available information and/or political and social instability. Internal social unrest or confrontations with other neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, may also disrupt economic development in China and result in a greater risk of currency fluctuations, currency non-convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation.

China has experienced security concerns, such as terrorism and strained international relations. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and the Fund’s investments. Export growth continues to be a major driver of China’s rapid economic growth. Reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, institution of additional tariffs or other trade barriers, including as a result of heightened trade tensions between China and the U.S., or a downturn in any of the economies of China’s key trading partners may have an adverse impact on the Chinese economy or the Fund. For example, a series of executive orders issued between November 2020 and June 2021 prohibit the Fund from investing in

 

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certain companies identified by the U.S. government as “Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies.” The restrictions in these executive orders may force the subadviser to sell certain positions and may restrict the Fund from future investments the subadviser deems otherwise attractive.

Chinese companies, including Chinese companies that are listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries, and as a result, information about the Chinese securities in which the Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. There may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies and shareholders may have limited legal remedies.

Large Capitalization Company Risk: Companies with large market capitalizations go in and out of favor based on market and economic conditions. Larger companies tend to be less volatile than companies with smaller market capitalizations. In exchange for this potentially lower risk, the Fund’s value may not rise or fall as much as the value of funds that emphasize companies with smaller market capitalizations.

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.

Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments 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 may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.

Market Capitalization Risk: The Fund may invest in companies of any market capitalization. Generally, the stock prices of small- and mid-cap companies are less stable than the prices of large-cap stocks and may present greater risks. Large capitalization companies as a

 

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group could fall out of favor with the market, causing the Fund to underperform compared to investments that focus on smaller capitalized companies.

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 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.

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.

 

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Methodology Risk: Because the subadviser utilizes exclusionary tools in its methodology, this may result in the Fund forgoing opportunities to make certain investments when it might otherwise be advantageous to do so, or sell investments based on its methodology criteria when it might be otherwise disadvantageous for it to do so. Due to the exclusionary tools, the subadviser may be less inclined or unable to invest in issuers that provide positive financial returns. There is no guarantee that the subadviser’s exclusionary tools will enhance the quality of asset allocation or portfolio construction. In evaluating an issuer, the subadviser is dependent upon information and data, including from third party data providers, that may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unavailable, or that may present conflicting information and data with respect to an issuer, which in each case could cause the subadviser to incorrectly assess an issuer’s business practices. The subadviser’s analysis is also based on a company’s disclosures or forward-looking statements of intent that are not necessarily fact-based or objectively measurable.

New/Small Fund Risk: The Fund recently commenced operations and has a limited operating history. As a new and relatively small fund, the Fund’s performance may not represent how the Fund is expected to or may perform in the long term if and when it becomes larger and has fully implemented its investment strategies. Investment positions may have a disproportionate impact (negative or positive) on performance in new and smaller funds. New and smaller funds may also require a period of time before they are invested in securities that meet their investment objectives and policies and achieve a representative portfolio composition. Since the Fund is new, an active secondary market for the shares of the Fund may not develop or may not continue once developed. Shareholders holding large blocks of shares of the Fund, including the Manager and its affiliates, may hold their shares for long periods of time, which may lead to reduced trading volumes, wider trading spreads and impede the development or maintenance of an active secondary trading market for Fund shares. These large shareholders may also loan or sell all or a portion of their Fund shares, which may result in increasing concentration of Fund shares in a small number of holders, and the potential for large redemptions, decreases in Fund assets and increased expenses for remaining shareholders.

Non-Diversified Investment Company Risk: The Fund is non-diversified for purposes of the 1940 Act. This means that the Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.

Preferred Stock Risk: Preferred stock can experience sharp declines in value over short or extended periods of time, regardless of the success or failure of a company’s operations. A redemption by the issuer may negatively impact the return of the stock held by the Fund.

 

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Preferred stockholders’ liquidation rights are subordinate to the company’s debt holders and creditors. If interest rates rise, the fixed dividend on preferred stocks may be less attractive and the price of preferred stocks may decline. Preferred stock usually does not require the issuer to pay dividends and may permit the issuer to defer dividend payments. Deferred dividend payments could have adverse tax consequences for the Fund and may cause the preferred stock to lose substantial value. Preferred stock also may have substantially lower trading volumes and less market depth than many other securities, such as common stock or U.S. Government securities.

Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) Risk: Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. REITs are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified geographically or by property/mortgage asset type, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs may be more volatile and/or more illiquid than other types of equity securities. REITs (especially mortgage REITs) are subject to interest rate risks. REITs may incur significant amounts of leverage. The Fund will indirectly bear a portion of the expenses, including management fees, paid by each REIT in which it invests, in addition to the expenses of the Fund.

REITs must also meet certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) to avoid entity level tax and be eligible to pass-through certain tax attributes of their income to shareholders. REITs are consequently subject to the risk of failing to meet these requirements for favorable tax treatment and of failing to maintain their exemptions from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. REITs are subject to the risks of changes in the Code affecting their tax status.

Value Style Risk: Since the Fund follows a value investment style, there is the risk that the value style may be out of favor for long periods of time, that the market will not recognize a security’s intrinsic value for a long 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. In addition, the Fund’s value investment style may go out of favor with investors, negatively affecting the Fund’s performance. 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.

 

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Recent Regulatory Developments

Effective January 24, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information deemed important for retail investors to assess and monitor their fund investments (the “Rule”). Other information, including financial statements, will no longer

 

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appear in the funds’ streamlined shareholder reports but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The Rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the Rule and its impact to the Funds.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreements

 

PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

Initial Approval of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements

As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), the Board considered the proposed management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC (the Manager) and the proposed subadvisory agreement between the Manager and Jennison Associates LLC (Jennison or the Subadviser) with respect to the PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF (the Fund). The Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, met on September 13, 2023 (the Meeting) and approved the agreements for an initial two-year period, after concluding that approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

In advance of the Meeting, the Board requested and received materials relating to the agreements and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with its considerations.

In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors it deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided to the Fund by the Manager and the Subadviser; any relevant comparable performance information and the Subadviser’s qualifications and track record in serving other affiliated funds; and the fees proposed to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and by the Manager to the Subadviser under the agreements. In connection with its deliberations, the Board considered information provided by the Manager and the Subadviser at or in advance of the Meeting. The Board also considered information that the Trustees received throughout the year regarding the Manager and the Subadviser in their capacity as directors or trustees of other funds in the Prudential organization (PGIM Retail Funds). In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve the agreements with respect to the Fund.

The Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and the Manager, which will serve as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between the Manager and the Subadviser, which will serve as the Fund’s subadviser pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement, are appropriate in light of the services to be performed and the fees to be charged under the agreements and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment.

A summary of certain factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ reaching their determinations to approve the agreements are discussed below.

Nature, quality and extent of services

With respect to the Manager, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Manager at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of the management agreements between the

 

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Manager and the other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as information received at other regular meetings throughout the year of the PGIM Retail Funds, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Manager. The Board considered the services to be provided by the Manager, including but not limited to the oversight of the Subadviser, as well as the provision of fund recordkeeping, compliance and other services to the Fund. With respect to the Manager’s oversight of the Subadviser, the Board noted that the Manager’s Strategic Investment Research Group, which is a business unit of the Manager, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to the Manager’s senior management on the performance and operations of the Subadviser. The Board also noted that the Manager pays the salaries of the officers of the Trust and Trustees of the Trust who are affiliated persons of the Manager or Subadviser.

The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Manager’s senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund and the Subadviser and was also provided with information pertaining to the Manager’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board noted that the Manager had personnel with experience in the management of exchanged-traded funds. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Manager for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that it had concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Manager to the other PGIM Retail Funds and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Manager under the management agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other management agreements.

With respect to the Subadviser, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Subadviser at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of subadvisory agreements between the Manager and the Subadviser with respect to other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as at other regular meetings throughout the year, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser. The Board considered, among other things, the qualifications, background and experience of the Subadviser’s portfolio managers who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio, as well as information on the Subadviser’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board also considered the Subadviser’s experience managing other similar investment strategies. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Subadviser for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that the Subadviser is affiliated with the Manager. The Board noted that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser with respect to the other PGIM Retail Funds served by the Subadviser and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Subadviser under the subadvisory agreement for the

 

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Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other subadvisory agreements.

Performance

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations, no investment performance for the Fund existed for Board review. The Board noted that a separately managed account is managed by the Subadviser that utilizes a substantially similar investment strategy. The Board considered the background and professional experience of the proposed portfolio management team for the Fund. The Board took note that the Manager will provide information relating to performance to the Board in connection with future annual reviews of the management agreement and subadvisory agreement.

Fee Rates

The Board considered the proposed management fees to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and the compensation to be paid by the Manager to the Subadviser. The Board considered the nature of the management fee as a unitary fee and that the Manager would be responsible for the Fund’s expenses except for those expenses reflected in the management agreement as remaining the responsibility of the Fund.

The Board considered information provided by the Manager comparing the Fund’s proposed unitary management fee rate (i.e., total expense ratio) to the Lipper 15(c) Peer Group. The Board noted that the Fund’s management fee was in the first quartile. The Board also considered the Manager’s assertion that it expected to incur a subsidy cost to support the unitary fee.

The Board concluded that the proposed management fee and total expenses were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Profitability

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical profitability information with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review profitability information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Economies of Scale

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical information regarding economies of scale with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review such information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

 

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Other Benefits to the Manager and the Subadviser

The Board considered potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits anticipated to be received by the Manager, the Subadviser and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Manager were similar to benefits derived by the Manager in connection with its management of the other affiliated funds managed by the Manager, which are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board also concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Subadviser were consistent with those generally derived by subadvisers to the PGIM Retail Funds, and that those benefits are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board concluded that any potential benefits derived by the Manager and the Subadviser were consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisers to funds.

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After consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that the approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

Initial Approval of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements

As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), the Board considered the proposed management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC (the Manager) and the proposed subadvisory agreement between the Manager and Jennison Associates LLC (Jennison or the Subadviser) with respect to the PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF (the Fund). The Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, met on September 13, 2023 (the Meeting) and approved the agreements for an initial two-year period, after concluding that approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

In advance of the Meeting, the Board requested and received materials relating to the agreements and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with its considerations.

In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors it deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided to the Fund by the Manager and the Subadviser; any relevant comparable performance information and the Subadviser’s qualifications and track record in serving other affiliated funds; and the fees proposed to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and by the Manager to the Subadviser under the agreements. In connection with its deliberations, the Board considered information provided by the Manager and the Subadviser at or in advance of the Meeting. The Board also considered information that the Trustees received throughout the year regarding the Manager and the Subadviser in their capacity as directors or trustees of

 

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other funds in the Prudential organization (PGIM Retail Funds). In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve the agreements with respect to the Fund.

The Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and the Manager, which will serve as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between the Manager and the Subadviser, which will serve as the Fund’s subadviser pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement, are appropriate in light of the services to be performed and the fees to be charged under the agreements and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment.

A summary of certain factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ reaching their determinations to approve the agreements are discussed below.

Nature, quality and extent of services

With respect to the Manager, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Manager at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of the management agreements between the Manager and the other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as information received at other regular meetings throughout the year of the PGIM Retail Funds, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Manager. The Board considered the services to be provided by the Manager, including but not limited to the oversight of the Subadviser, as well as the provision of fund recordkeeping, compliance and other services to the Fund. With respect to the Manager’s oversight of the Subadviser, the Board noted that the Manager’s Strategic Investment Research Group, which is a business unit of the Manager, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to the Manager’s senior management on the performance and operations of the Subadviser. The Board also noted that the Manager pays the salaries of the officers of the Trust and Trustees of the Trust who are affiliated persons of the Manager or Subadviser.

The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Manager’s senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund and the Subadviser and was also provided with information pertaining to the Manager’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board noted that the Manager had personnel with experience in the management of exchanged-traded funds. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Manager for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that it had concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Manager to the other PGIM Retail Funds and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Manager under the management agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other management agreements.

 

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With respect to the Subadviser, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Subadviser at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of subadvisory agreements between the Manager and the Subadviser with respect to other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as at other regular meetings throughout the year, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser. The Board considered, among other things, the qualifications, background and experience of the Subadviser’s portfolio managers who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio, as well as information on the Subadviser’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board also considered the Subadviser’s experience managing other similar investment strategies. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Subadviser for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that the Subadviser is affiliated with the Manager. The Board noted that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser with respect to the other PGIM Retail Funds served by the Subadviser and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Subadviser under the subadvisory agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other subadvisory agreements.

Performance

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations, no investment performance for the Fund existed for Board review. The Board reviewed the performance information of a mutual fund advised by the Manager and subadvised by the Subadviser that utilizes a substantially similar investment strategy. The Board considered the background and professional experience of the proposed portfolio management team for the Fund. The Board took note that the Manager will provide information relating to performance to the Board in connection with future annual reviews of the management agreement and subadvisory agreement.

Fee Rates

The Board considered the proposed management fees to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and the compensation to be paid by the Manager to the Subadviser. The Board considered the nature of the management fee as a unitary fee and that the Manager would be responsible for the Fund’s expenses except for those expenses reflected in the management agreement as remaining the responsibility of the Fund.

The Board considered information provided by the Manager comparing the Fund’s proposed unitary management fee rate (i.e., total expense ratio) to the Lipper 15(c) Peer Group. The Board noted that the Fund’s management fee was in the fourth quartile. The Board also considered the Manager’s assertion that it expected to incur a subsidy cost to support the unitary fee.

 

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The Board concluded that the proposed management fee and total expenses were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Profitability

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical profitability information with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review profitability information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Economies of Scale

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical information regarding economies of scale with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review such information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Other Benefits to the Manager and the Subadviser

The Board considered potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits anticipated to be received by the Manager, the Subadviser and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Manager were similar to benefits derived by the Manager in connection with its management of the other affiliated funds managed by the Manager, which are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board also concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Subadviser were consistent with those generally derived by subadvisers to the PGIM Retail Funds, and that those benefits are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board concluded that any potential benefits derived by the Manager and the Subadviser were consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisers to funds.

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After consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that the approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

PGIM Better Future ETF

Initial Approval of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements

As required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act), the Board considered the proposed management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC (the Manager) and the proposed subadvisory agreement between the Manager and Jennison Associates LLC (Jennison or the Subadviser) with respect to the PGIM Better Future ETF (the Fund). The Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, met on

 

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September 13, 2023 (the Meeting) and approved the agreements for an initial two-year period, after concluding that approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

In advance of the Meeting, the Board requested and received materials relating to the agreements and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with its considerations.

In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors it deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided to the Fund by the Manager and the Subadviser; any relevant comparable performance information and the Subadviser’s qualifications and track record in serving other affiliated funds; and the fees proposed to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and by the Manager to the Subadviser under the agreements. In connection with its deliberations, the Board considered information provided by the Manager and the Subadviser at or in advance of the Meeting. The Board also considered information that the Trustees received throughout the year regarding the Manager and the Subadviser in their capacity as directors or trustees of other funds in the Prudential organization (PGIM Retail Funds). In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve the agreements with respect to the Fund.

The Trustees determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and the Manager, which will serve as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between the Manager and the Subadviser, which will serve as the Fund’s subadviser pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement, are appropriate in light of the services to be performed and the fees to be charged under the agreements and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment.

A summary of certain factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees’ reaching their determinations to approve the agreements are discussed below.

Nature, quality and extent of services

With respect to the Manager, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Manager at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of the management agreements between the Manager and the other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as information received at other regular meetings throughout the year of the PGIM Retail Funds, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Manager. The Board considered the services to be provided by the Manager, including but not limited to the oversight of the Subadviser, as well as the provision of fund recordkeeping, compliance and other services to the Fund. With respect to the Manager’s oversight of the Subadviser, the Board noted that the Manager’s Strategic Investment Research Group, which is a business unit of the Manager, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to the

 

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Manager’s senior management on the performance and operations of the Subadviser. The Board also noted that the Manager pays the salaries of the officers of the Trust and Trustees of the Trust who are affiliated persons of the Manager or Subadviser.

The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Manager’s senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund and the Subadviser and was also provided with information pertaining to the Manager’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board noted that the Manager had personnel with experience in the management of exchanged-traded funds. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Manager for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that it had concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by the Manager to the other PGIM Retail Funds and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Manager under the management agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other management agreements.

With respect to the Subadviser, the Board noted that it had received and considered information about the Subadviser at the Meeting, including information relating to the approval and renewal, as applicable, of subadvisory agreements between the Manager and the Subadviser with respect to other PGIM Retail Funds, as well as at other regular meetings throughout the year, regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser. The Board considered, among other things, the qualifications, background and experience of the Subadviser’s portfolio managers who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio, as well as information on the Subadviser’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations and other relevant information. The Board also considered the Subadviser’s experience managing other similar investment strategies. The Board further noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer as to the Subadviser for services provided to other PGIM Retail Funds. The Board noted that the Subadviser is affiliated with the Manager. The Board noted that it was satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Subadviser with respect to the other PGIM Retail Funds served by the Subadviser and determined that it was reasonable to conclude that the nature, quality and extent of services to be provided by the Subadviser under the subadvisory agreement for the Fund would be similar in nature to those provided under the other subadvisory agreements.

Performance

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations, no investment performance for the Fund existed for Board review. The Board noted that a separately managed account is managed by the Subadviser that utilizes a substantially similar investment strategy. The Board considered the background and professional experience of the proposed

 

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portfolio management team for the Fund. The Board took note that the Manager will provide information relating to performance to the Board in connection with future annual reviews of the management agreement and subadvisory agreement.

Fee Rates

The Board considered the proposed management fees to be paid by the Fund to the Manager and the compensation to be paid by the Manager to the Subadviser. The Board considered the nature of the management fee as a unitary fee and that the Manager would be responsible for the Fund’s expenses except for those expenses reflected in the management agreement as remaining the responsibility of the Fund.

The Board considered information provided by the Manager comparing the Fund’s proposed unitary management fee rate (i.e., total expense ratio) to the Lipper 15(c) Peer Group. The Board noted that the Fund’s management fee was in the first quartile. The Board also considered the Manager’s assertion that it expected to incur a subsidy cost to support the unitary fee.

The Board concluded that the proposed management fee and total expenses were reasonable in light of the services to be provided.

Profitability

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical profitability information with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review profitability information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Economies of Scale

Because the Fund had not yet commenced operations and the actual asset base of the Fund had not yet been determined, the Board noted that there was no historical information regarding economies of scale with respect to the Fund to be reviewed. The Board noted that it would review such information in connection with future annual renewals of the management and subadvisory agreements.

Other Benefits to the Manager and the Subadviser

The Board considered potential “fall-out” or ancillary benefits anticipated to be received by the Manager, the Subadviser and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Manager were similar to benefits derived by the Manager in connection with its management of the other affiliated funds managed by the Manager, which are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board also concluded that any potential benefits to be derived by the Subadviser were consistent with those generally derived by subadvisers to the PGIM Retail Funds, and that those benefits are reviewed on an annual basis. The Board concluded that any potential benefits derived by the Manager and the Subadviser were

 

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consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisers to funds.

***

After consideration of these and other factors, the Board concluded that the approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund.

 

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   Newark, NJ 07102

 

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PROXY VOTING

 

The Board of Trustees delegated to the Funds’ subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to each Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 247-8090 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Funds’ website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

 

TRUSTEES

 

Ellen S. Alberding · Kevin J. Bannon · Scott E. Benjamin · Linda W. Bynoe · Barry H. Evans · Keith F. Hartstein · Laurie Simon Hodrick · Stuart S. Parker · Brian K. Reid · Grace C. Torres

 

 

OFFICERS

 

Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer • Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President · Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer · Claudia
DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer · Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer · Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer · Kelly Florio,
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer · Andrew R. French, Secretary · Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary · Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant
Secretary
· Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary · Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary · George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary · Devan Goolsby,
Assistant Secretary · Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer · Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer · Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer · Robert W.
McCormack, Assistant Treasurer

 

MANAGER    PGIM Investments LLC   

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

SUBADVISER    Jennison Associates LLC   

466 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10017

DISTRIBUTOR   

Prudential Investment

Management Services LLC

  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN/TRANSFER AGENT    The Bank of New York Mellon   

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP   

300 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   

787 Seventh Avenue

New York, NY 10019


 

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of each Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (888) 247-8090. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

 

 

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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH TRUSTEES

 

Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Trustees by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Jennison ETFs, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Trustees, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Trustee by writing to that Trustee at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

 

 

AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

On each business day, before commencement of trading on the Exchange, the Fund will disclose on www.pgiminvestments.com the Fund’s portfolio holdings that will form the basis for the Fund’s calculation of NAV at the end of the business day. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings are available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.

 

 Funds:

 

     

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

   MAY LOSE VALUE     

ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED

BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE


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PGIM JENNISON ETFS

 

 Fund    Ticker Symbol 

 PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF

   PJFG

 PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF

   PJFV

 PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF

   PJFM

 PGIM Jennison International Opportunities ETF

   PJIO

 PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF

   PJBF

  

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PGIM PORTFOLIO BALLAST ETF

(PBL)

 

SEMIANNUAL REPORT

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

Letter from the President

     3  

Your Fund’s Performance

     4  

Fees and Expenses

     6  

Holdings and Financial Statements

     7  

 

 

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

The information about the Fund’s portfolio holdings is for the period covered by this report and is subject to change thereafter.

The accompanying financial statements as of February 29, 2024 were not audited and, accordingly, no auditor’s opinion is expressed on them.

Exchange-traded funds are distributed by Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, a Prudential Financial company and member SIPC. PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGIM, Inc. (PGIM), is a registered investment adviser. © 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM and the PGIM logo are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.

 

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Letter from the President

 

 

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Dear Shareholder:

 

We hope you find the semiannual report for the PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF informative and useful. The report covers performance for the six-month period ended February 29, 2024.

 

Regarding your investments with PGIM, we believe it is important to maintain a diversified portfolio of funds consistent with your tolerance for risk, time horizon, and financial goals.

Your financial advisor can help you create a diversified investment plan that may include funds covering all the basic asset classes and that reflects your personal investor profile and risk tolerance. However, diversification and asset allocation strategies do not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

At PGIM Investments, we provide access to active investment strategies across the global markets in the pursuit of consistent outperformance for investors. PGIM is the world’s 14th-largest investment manager with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under management. Our scale and investment expertise allow us to deliver a diversified suite of actively managed solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes and investment styles.

Thank you for choosing our family of funds.

Sincerely,

 

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Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer

PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF

April 15, 2024

 

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Your Fund’s Performance

Performance data quoted represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the past performance data quoted. An investor may obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (888) 247-8090.

 

     Total Returns as of 2/29/24   Average Annual Total Returns as of 2/29/24
     Six Months* (%)   One Year (%)   Since Inception (%)

Net Asset Value (NAV)

    8.08   17.50   12.71 (12/12/2022)

Market Price**

    8.58   17.73   12.88 (12/12/2022)

S&P 500 Index

      
     13.93   30.45     21.43

*Not annualized

**The market price is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the listing exchange, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. The first day of secondary market trading is typically several days after the date on which the Fund commenced investment operations; therefore, the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the period from inception of investment operations to the first day of secondary market trading to calculate the market price returns.

Since Inception returns are provided since the Fund has less than 10 fiscal years of returns. Since Inception returns for the Index are measured from the closest month-end to the Fund’s inception date.

The returns in the table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or following the sale of Fund shares.

Market returns do not include brokerage commissions that may be payable on secondary market transactions. If brokerage commissions were included, market returns would be lower. Market and NAV returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, have been reinvested in the Fund at market price and NAV, respectively.

Benchmark Definition

S&P 500 Index*—The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of over 500 stocks of large US public companies. It gives a broad look at how large company stocks in the United States have performed.

*The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates and has been licensed for use by PGIM, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Copyright © 2024 S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, Inc., and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Redistribution or reproduction in whole or in part are prohibited without written permission of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. For more information on any of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC’s indices please visit www.spdji.com. S&P® is a registered trademark of S&P Global and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC.

Investors cannot invest directly in an index. The returns for the Index would be lower if they included the effects of operating expenses or taxes that may be paid by an investor.

 

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Presentation of Fund Holdings as of 2/29/24

 

 Top Future and Option Holdings     % of Net Assets 

5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

   43.0%

2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

   19.5%

20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds

   4.6%

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

   4.5%

10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

   3.5%

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

   0.2%

 

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Fees and Expenses

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including investment management fees. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 held through the six-month period ended February 29, 2024. The example is for illustrative purposes only.

Actual Expenses

The first line in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ÷ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number on the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During the Six-Month Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs or brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the ending account values and expenses paid for the period are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

       

 PGIM Portfolio Ballast  

ETF

 

Beginning

Account Value

September 1, 2023

 

Ending

Account Value

February 29, 2024

 

Annualized Expense

Ratio Based on the
Six-Month Period

 

Expenses Paid

During the

Six-Month Period*

       

Actual 

  $1,000.00   $1,080.80   0.45%   $2.33
       

Hypothetical 

  $1,000.00   $1,022.63   0.45%   $2.26

*Fund expenses (net of fee waivers or subsidies, if any) are equal to the annualized expense ratio (provided in the table), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the 182 days in the six-month period ended February 29, 2024, and divided by the 366 days in the Fund’s fiscal year ending August 31, 2024 (to reflect the six-month period). Expenses presented in the table include the expenses of any underlying portfolios in which the Fund may invest.

 

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

 Description                 Shares     

Value

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.8%

 

       

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND 13.8%

 

       

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.545%)
(cost $3,910,888)(wb)

 

       3,910,888      $ 3,910,888  
          

 

 

 
    

Interest
Rate

   

Maturity
Date

    

Principal
Amount
(000)#

        

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS(n) 63.1%

          

U.S. Treasury Bills

     5.397%       03/21/24        9,000        8,973,550  

U.S. Treasury Bills(k)

     5.378       05/02/24        9,000        8,918,321  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS

 

       

(cost $17,892,279)

             17,891,871  
          

 

 

 

OPTION PURCHASED*~ 22.9%

 

       

(cost $6,249,387)

             6,513,305  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 99.8%

 

       

(cost $28,052,554)

             28,316,064  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z) 0.2%

 

          52,567  
          

 

 

 

NET ASSETS 100.0%

           $   28,368,631  
          

 

 

 

 

Below is a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report:

USD—US Dollar

ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

OTC—Over-the-counter

S&P—Standard & Poor’s

SG—Societe Generale

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SPDR—Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts

 

  *

Non-income producing security.

  #

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

  ~

See tables subsequent to the Schedule of Investments for options detail. Options with maturity dates greater than one year from date of acquisition would be considered long-term investments.

  (k)

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

  (n)

Rate shown reflects yield to maturity at purchased 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 Schedule of Investments:

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Option Purchased:

Exchange Traded

 

Description         

  

Call/
Put

   Expiration
Date
     Strike      Contracts      Notional
Amount
(000)#
     Value  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

   Call      02/08/29      $ 500.00        530        53      $ 6,513,305  
                 

 

 

 

(cost $6,249,387)

                 

Futures contracts outstanding at February 29, 2024:

 

Number

  of
Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
     Current
Notional
Amount
    

Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

Long Positions:

 

        

27

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024      $ 5,528,250               $  2,363    

114

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        12,187,313           6,138    

9

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes      Jun. 2024        993,938           320    

11

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds      Jun. 2024        1,311,750           4,670    

5

   S&P 500 E-Mini Index      Mar. 2024        1,275,937            11,965    
                 $25,456    

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

SG

   $—    $416,188

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 February 29, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Short-Term Investments

        

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     $3,910,888        $  —        $—   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Short-Term Investments (continued)

        

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   $      $ 17,891,871        $—  

Option Purchased

            6,513,305         —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,910,888      $ 24,405,176        $—  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments*

        

Assets

        

Futures Contracts

   $ 25,456      $        $—  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

*

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

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     63.1

Option Purchased

     22.9  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     13.8  
  

 

 

 
     99.8  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.2  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

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 types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are equity risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of February 29, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at

fair value

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value

Equity contracts

  

Due from/to

broker-variation margin

futures

   $ 11,965      $—

Equity contracts

   Unaffiliated investments      6,513,305         —

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of February 29, 2024

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

Derivatives not accounted for as

hedging instruments, carried at

fair value

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value

Interest rate contracts

  

Due from/to

broker-variation margin

futures

     $   13,491      $—
        $6,538,761        $—

 

*

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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024 are as follows:

 

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

 

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

   Options
Purchased(1)
     Futures  

Equity contracts

     $3,219,421        $ (68,981

Interest rate contracts

              —          (62,532

Total

     $3,219,421        $(131,513

 

(1)

Included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions in the Statement of Operations.

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Options
Purchased(2)
    Futures  

Equity contracts

     $(1,332,287     $ (4,492

Interest rate contracts

               —        (86,525

Total

     $(1,332,287     $(91,017

 

(2)

Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

For the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

Derivative Contract Type     Average Volume of Derivative Activities* 

Options Purchased (1)

   $ 5,395,805

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (2)

    18,671,358

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended February 29, 2024.

(1)

Cost.

(2)

Notional Amount in USD.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

as of February 29, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $24,141,666)

   $ 24,405,176  

Affiliated investments (cost $3,910,888)

     3,910,888  

Due from broker—variation margin futures

     50,313  

Dividends receivable

     12,125  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     28,378,502  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Management fee payable

     9,871  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 28,368,631  
  

 

 

 
  

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 1,060  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     26,543,055  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     1,824,516  
  

 

 

 

Net assets, February 29, 2024

   $ 28,368,631  
  

 

 

 

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

($28,368,631 ÷ 1,060,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

   $ 26.76  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended February 29, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 518,430  

Affiliated dividend income

     46,306  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     564,736  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     61,833  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     502,903  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investments

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     3,219,612  

Futures transactions

     (131,513
  

 

 

 
     3,088,099  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (1,326,428

Futures

     (91,017
  

 

 

 
     (1,417,445
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

     1,670,654  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 2,173,557  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

 

    

Six Months Ended

February 29, 2024

 

December 12, 2022*

through

August 31, 2023

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                

Operations

    

Net investment income (loss)

     $   502,903         $   634,121    

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

     3,088,099       (533,716

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

      (1,417,445       1,706,411  
                                            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       2,173,557         1,806,816  
                                            

Dividends and Distributions

    

Distributions from distributable earnings

      (2,117,128         (38,729
                                            

Fund share transactions

    

Net proceeds from shares sold (20,000 and 1,060,000 shares, respectively)

     532,871       26,547,838  

Cost of shares purchased (20,000 and 0 shares, respectively)

        (536,594          —  
                                            

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

  

 

 

 

     (3,723

 

 

 

 

 

 26,547,838

 

 

                                            

 

Total increase (decrease)

  

 

 

 

52,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,315,925

 

 

Net Assets:

                

Beginning of period

      28,315,925            —  
                                            

End of period

     $28,368,631       $28,315,925  
                                            
                                            

 

*

Commencement of operations.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

 

 

     

                
      Six Months
Ended February 29,
2024
   December 12, 2022(a)
through August 31,
2023

Per Share Operating Performance(b):

                

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $26.71       $25.00  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                

Net investment income (loss)

     0.48       0.61  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions      1.61       1.14  

Total from investment operations

     2.09       1.75  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.90     (0.04

Distributions from net realized gains

     (1.14     -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (2.04     (0.04

Net asset value, end of period

     $26.76       $26.71  

Total Return(c):

     8.08     7.02

      
   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $28,369       $28,316  

Average net assets (000)

     $27,631       $26,311  

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.45 %(e)      0.45 %(e) 

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.45 %(e)      0.45 %(e) 

Net investment income (loss)

     3.66 %(e)      3.36 %(e) 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

     97     0

 

(a)

Commencement of operations.

(b)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(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)

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 (unaudited)

 

 

1.

Organization

PGIM ETF Trust (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 relate only to the PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF (the “Fund”), a series of the RIC. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund for purposes of the 1940 Act.

The investment objective of the Fund is to seek to provide long-term capital growth with reduced volatility compared to the equity market.

 

2.

Accounting Policies

The Fund follows 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 Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Fund consistently follows such policies in the preparation of its financial statements.

Securities Valuation: The Fund holds 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 Fund’s 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 Fund’s valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities as Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Fund 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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

of the Fund’s foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.

Various inputs determine how the Fund’s 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.

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.

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 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 Fund utilizes 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.

OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Fund utilizes the market approach

 

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when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also includes consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. 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 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.

Options: The Fund purchased and/or wrote options in order to hedge against adverse market movements or fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates, value of equities or foreign currency exchange rates with respect to securities or financial instruments which the Fund currently owns or intends to purchase. The Fund may also use options to gain additional market exposure. The Fund’s principal reason for writing options is to realize, through receipt of premiums, a greater current return than would be realized on the underlying security alone. When the Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as an asset. When the Fund writes an option, it receives a premium and an amount equal to that premium is recorded as a liability. The asset or liability is adjusted daily to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain (loss) to the extent of the premium received or paid. If an option is exercised, the premium received or paid is recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds from the sale or the cost of the purchase in determining whether the Fund has

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

realized a gain (loss). The difference between the premium and the amount received or paid at the closing of a purchase or sale transaction is also treated as a realized gain (loss). Gain (loss) on purchased options is included in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions. Gain (loss) on written options is presented separately as net realized gain (loss) on options written transactions.

The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities or financial instruments may be sold (called) or purchased (put). As a result, the Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security or financial instrument underlying the written option. The Fund, as purchaser of an OTC option, bears the risk of the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. With exchange-traded options contracts, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded options and guarantees the options contracts against default.

When the Fund writes an option on a swap, an amount equal to any premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the written option on the swap. If a call option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) and receive a variable interest rate on a notional amount. If a put option on a swap is exercised, the Fund becomes obligated to pay a variable interest rate and receive a fixed interest rate (noted as the strike price) on a notional amount. Premiums received from writing options on swaps that expire or are exercised are treated as realized gains upon the expiration or exercise of such options on swaps. The risk associated with writing put and call options on swaps is that the Fund will be obligated to be party to a swap agreement if an option on a swap is exercised.

Financial Futures Contracts: A financial 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 financial futures contract, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker 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 Fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. 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 Fund invested in financial futures contracts in order to gain exposure to equities and fixed income. 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

 

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risk to the Fund since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.

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 Fund becomes aware of such dividends. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

Taxes: It is the 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 in excess of par, 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  
 Net Investment Income      Annually  
 Short-Term Capital Gains      Annually  

 Long-Term Capital Gains

 

     Annually  

 

*

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

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements 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.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3.

Agreements

Pursuant to a management agreement with the RIC on behalf of the Fund (the Management Agreement), PGIM Investments manages the Fund’s investment operations and administers its business affairs. PGIM Investments is also responsible for supervising the Fund’s subadviser.

Pursuant to the management agreement relating to the Fund, there is a unitary fee structure for the fund whereby PGIM Investments is responsible for substantially all expenses of the Fund, except taxes, brokerage expenses, interest expenses, distribution fees or expenses, expenses incident to shareholder meetings and extraordinary expenses. The Fund may also pay for any costs or expenses of investing in other funds. For more information on the unitary management fee structure please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

The unitary fee paid to the Manager is accrued daily and payable monthly, at an annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets specified below.

 

 Fund     Unitary  
 Fee Rate 
 

 PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF

     0.45%   

The Manager has entered into a subadvisory agreement (Subadvisory Agreement) with PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC (“PGIM Quantitative Solutions” or the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of the subadviser.

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY”) serves as the Custodian, Transfer Agent and Administrative Agent for the Trust. BNY receives compensation from the Manager and is reimbursed for expenses, including custodian, transfer agency and administration fees and certain out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, postage, stationery, printing, allocable communication expenses and other costs. The Manager is responsible for compensating BNY under the Custodian, Transfer Agency and Service and Administration and Accounting Agreements.

Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS” or the “Distributor”), acts as the distributor of the Fund, pursuant to the terms of a distribution agreement (“Distribution Agreement”) between the RIC and the Distributor. The Distributor is a subsidiary of Prudential. Shares are continuously offered for sale by the Distributor only. Although the Distributor does not receive any fees under the Distribution Agreement, the Manager or its affiliates may pay the Distributor for certain distribution related services.

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

 

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4.

Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Fund may invest its 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., 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. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income”.

The Fund 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 February 29, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Fund.

 

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 February 29, 2024, were as follows:

 

   
Cost of Purchases   Proceeds from Sales

$6,249,387

 

 

$8,188,435

 

There were no aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of in-kind creation and redemption transactions for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024.

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of an affiliated mutual fund for the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, is presented as follows:

 

  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 5.545%)(1)(wb)

                               
 $1,615,814   $7,162,863   $4,867,789   $—     $—       $3,910,888       3,910,888       $46,306   

 

(1)

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

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

6.

Tax Information

The United States federal income tax basis of the Fund’s investments and the net unrealized appreciation as of February 29, 2024 were as follows:

 

       
 Tax Basis    Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
   Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net   
 Unrealized  
Appreciation 

$28,052,554

   $289,389    $(423)    $288,966  

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

The Manager has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements for the current reporting period.

 

7.

Capital and Ownership

The Fund is an exchange-traded fund, commonly known as an “ETF”. Individual shares of the Fund may only be purchased and sold in secondary market transactions through brokers or other financial intermediaries. Shares of the Fund are listed for trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”), and because the shares of the Fund trade at market prices rather than NAV, shares of the Fund may trade at a price greater than NAV (a premium) or less than NAV (a discount). The Fund will issue and redeem its shares at NAV only in aggregations of a specified number of shares called a “Creation Unit”. An Authorized Participant is a member or participant of a clearing agency registered with the SEC, which has a written agreement with the Fund or one of their service providers that allows the Authorized Participant to place orders for the purchase and redemption of Creation Units.

A creation transaction, which is subject to acceptance by the Distributor and the Fund, generally takes place when an Authorized Participant deposits into the Fund a designated portfolio of securities, assets or other positions (a “creation basket”), and an amount of cash (including any cash representing the value of substituted securities, assets or other positions), if any, which together approximate the holdings of the Fund in exchange for a specified number of Creation Units. Similarly, shares can be redeemed only in Creation Units, generally for a designated portfolio of securities, assets or other propositions (the “redemption basket”) held by the Fund and an amount of cash (including any portion of such securities for which cash may be substituted). The Fund may, in certain circumstances, offer Creation Units partially or solely for cash. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable by the Fund. Creation and redemption baskets may differ and the Fund may accept “custom baskets”. A Creation Unit of PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF consists of 20,000 shares of the Fund.

 

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Authorized Participants may be required to pay a fixed creation transaction fee and/or a fixed redemption transaction fee, as applicable, for each transaction in a Creation Unit regardless of the number of Creation Units created or redeemed on that day. These fees, if charged, are paid to the Custodian to offset costs associated with processing creation and redemption transactions. Authorized Participants transacting in creation units for cash may pay an additional variable fee to compensate the Funds for transaction costs and market impact expenses relating to purchases or sales of portfolio securities. Such variable fees, if any, are included in “Net proceeds from shares sold” and/or “Cost of shares purchased”, as applicable, in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

The RIC is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, $0.001 par value per share.

As of February 29, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of the Fund as follows:

 

     
 Fund    Number of Shares   

Percentage of

 Outstanding Shares 

 PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF

   997,500    94.1%

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

 

     
      Number of Shareholders    Percentage of Outstanding Shares

Affiliated

    1    94.1%

Unaffiliated

     

The Fund may make payment for Fund shares redeemed and contributed wholly or in part by distributing portfolio securities to shareholders. For the reporting period ended February 29, 2024, the Fund had no subscriptions in-kind and no redemptions in-kind.

 

8.

Borrowings

The RIC, on behalf of the Fund, 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 SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.

 

      SCA

Term of Commitment

   9/29/2023 - 9/26/2024

Total Commitment

   $ 1,200,000,000

Annualized Commitment Fee

on the Unused Portion of the SCA

   0.15%

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

                         SCA

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

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 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.

The Fund did not utilize the SCA during the reporting period ended February 29, 2024.

 

9.

Risks of Investing in the Fund

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

Active Trading Risk: The Fund actively and frequently trades its portfolio securities. High portfolio turnover results in higher transaction costs, 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.

Authorized Participant Concentration Risk: Only an Authorized Participant (as defined in “How to Buy and Sell Shares of the Fund” in the Fund’s Prospectus) may engage in creation or redemption transactions directly with the Fund. The Fund has a limited number of intermediaries that act as Authorized Participants and none of these Authorized Participants is or will be obligated to engage in creation or redemption transactions. To the extent that these Authorized Participants exit the business or are unable to or choose not to proceed with creation and/or redemption orders with respect to the Fund and no other Authorized Participant creates or redeems, shares of the Fund may trade at a substantial discount or premium to net asset value (“NAV”), may trade at larger spreads, and possibly face trading halts and/or delisting.

 

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Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations 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.

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.

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

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.

ETF Shares Trading Risk: Fund shares are listed for trading on an exchange (the “Exchange”) and the shares are bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. The market prices of the shares of the Fund are expected to fluctuate in response to changes in the Fund’s NAV, the intraday value of the Fund’s holdings and supply and demand for shares of the Fund. During periods of stressed market conditions, the market for the shares of the Fund may become less liquid in response to deteriorating liquidity in the markets for the Fund’s portfolio investments.

Disruptions to creations and redemptions, the existence of significant market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for the shares of the Fund (including through a trading halt), as well as other factors, may result in the Fund’s shares trading on the Exchange significantly above (at a premium) or below (at a discount) to NAV or to the intraday value of the Fund’s holdings. Actively managed ETFs that use derivatives or other instruments as part of their investment strategy, such as the Fund, may experience wider premiums or discounts between the market price for their shares and their NAVs than other types of ETFs, including index-tracking ETFs, that invest directly in securities or other more liquid instruments. As such, an investment in the Fund may be more volatile than a typical ETF.

Cost of Buying or Selling Shares: When you buy or sell shares of the Fund through a broker, you will likely incur a brokerage commission or other charges imposed by brokers. In addition, the market price of shares of the Fund, like the price of any exchange-traded security, includes a “bid-ask spread” charged by the market makers or other participants that trade the particular security. The spread of the Fund’s shares varies over time based on the Fund’s trading volume, the spread of the Fund’s underlying securities, and market liquidity and may increase if the Fund’s trading volume or market liquidity decreases, or if the spread on the Fund’s underlying securities increases.

No Guarantee of Active Trading Market Risk: While shares of the Fund are listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that active trading markets for the shares will develop or be maintained by market makers or by Authorized Participants. The distributor of the Fund’s shares does not maintain a secondary market in the shares.

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 futures or forward contract; (b)

 

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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 securities or commodities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e) the possibility that the counterparty to the futures or forward contract will default in the performance of its obligations. Additionally, not all forward contracts require a counterparty to post collateral, which may expose the Fund to greater losses in the event of a default by a counterparty.

Investment Program Risk: In pursuing its investment program, the Fund seeks to reduce volatility over a full market cycle, including by limiting Fund losses relative to the broader market. The subadviser may not be successful in limiting volatility and there is a risk that the Fund will experience losses consistent with, or greater than, the equity market during a market downturn. In addition, the Fund’s strategy of using options to capture market upside will limit the returns of the Fund during periods in which the market is rising, particularly during periods of rapid appreciation, and the Fund may not experience investment gains comparable to the broader market. The Fund may not be able to enter into, or close out, options transactions at times or in quantities the subadviser believes necessary to accomplish the Fund’s investment strategy. Because the Fund’s strategy to limit volatility involves buying and selling options on one or more broad market indexes or financial instruments that seek to replicate or approximate the return of such an index, the Fund will incur additional costs in the form of options premiums that an investor would not incur investing directly in the securities of an index or in a fund that tracks the index directly, which costs will reduce the Fund’s returns. In addition, the Fund will forgo the opportunity to benefit fully from potential increases in value if the value of the instrument underlying an option rises above its strike price. Moreover, if the strike price of a purchased option is higher than the value of the underlying instrument at expiration, the option will expire worthless and the Fund will lose the premium paid for the option without a corresponding benefit.

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.

Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends

 

PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF 27


Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund 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.

Model Design Risk: The subadviser uses certain quantitative models to help guide its investment decisions. The design of the underlying models may be flawed or incomplete. The investment models the subadviser uses are based on historical and theoretical underpinnings that it believes are sound. There can be no guarantee, however, that these underpinnings will correlate with security price behavior in the manner assumed by the subadviser’s models. Additionally, the quantitative techniques that underlie the subadviser’s portfolio construction processes may fail to fully anticipate important risks.

Model Implementation Risk: While the subadviser strives to mitigate the likelihood of material implementation errors, it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of error in

 

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the implementation of the computer models that guide the subadviser’s quantitative investment processes. Additionally, it may be difficult to implement model recommendations in volatile and rapidly changing market conditions.

New/Small Fund Risk: The Fund recently commenced operations and has a limited operating history. As a new and relatively small fund, the Fund’s performance may not represent how the Fund is expected to or may perform in the long term if and when it becomes larger and has fully implemented its investment strategies. Investment positions may have a disproportionate impact (negative or positive) on performance in new and smaller funds. New and smaller funds may also require a period of time before they are invested in securities that meet their investment objectives and policies and achieve a representative portfolio composition. Since the Fund is new, an active secondary market for the shares of the Fund may not develop or may not continue once developed. Shareholders holding large blocks of shares of the Fund, including the Manager and its affiliates, may hold their shares for long periods of time, which may lead to reduced trading volumes, wider trading spreads and impede the development or maintenance of an active secondary trading market for Fund shares. These large shareholders may also loan or sell all or a portion of their Fund shares, which may result in increasing concentration of Fund shares in a small number of holders, and the potential for large redemptions, decreases in Fund assets and increased expenses for remaining shareholders.

Non-Diversified Investment Company Risk: The Fund is non-diversified for purposes of the 1940 Act. This means that the Fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single company or other issuer than a diversified fund. Investing in a non-diversified fund involves greater risk than investing in a diversified fund because a loss resulting from the decline in value of any one security may represent a greater portion of the total assets of a non-diversified fund.

 

10.

Recent Regulatory Developments

Effective January 24, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information deemed important for retail investors to assess and monitor their fund investments (the “Rule”). Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in the funds’ streamlined shareholder reports but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The Rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the Rule and its impact to the Fund.

 

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 MAIL     TELEPHONE    WEBSITE
     

 655 Broad Street

 Newark, NJ 07102

  

(888) 247-8090

(973) 802-2093 (outside

the US)

 

 pgim.com/investments      

 

 
PROXY VOTING
 
The Board of Trustees delegated to the Fund’s subadviser the responsibility for voting any proxies and maintaining proxy recordkeeping with respect to the Fund. A description of these proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 247-8090 or by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on the Fund’s website and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website.

 

 
TRUSTEES
 
Ellen S. Alberding Kevin J. Bannon Scott E. Benjamin Linda W. Bynoe Barry H. Evans Keith F. Hartstein Laurie Simon Hodrick Stuart S. Parker Brian K. Reid Grace C. Torres

 

 
OFFICERS
 
Stuart S. Parker, President and Principal Executive Officer Scott E. Benjamin, Vice President Christian J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer Claudia DiGiacomo, Chief Legal Officer Andrew Donohue, Chief Compliance Officer Russ Shupak, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer Kelly Florio, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer Andrew R. French, Secretary Melissa Gonzalez, Assistant Secretary Kelly A. Coyne, Assistant Secretary Patrick E. McGuinness, Assistant Secretary Debra Rubano, Assistant Secretary George Hoyt, Assistant Secretary Devan Goolsby, Assistant Secretary  Lana Lomuti, Assistant Treasurer Elyse M. McLaughlin, Assistant Treasurer Deborah Conway, Assistant Treasurer  Robert W. McCormack, Assistant Treasurer

 

MANAGER    PGIM Investments LLC   

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

SUBADVISER    PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC   

655 Broad Street

16th Floor

Newark, NJ 07102

DISTRIBUTOR   

Prudential Investment

Management Services LLC

  

655 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102

CUSTODIAN/TRANSFER AGENT    The Bank of New York Mellon   

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP   

300 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10017

FUND COUNSEL    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP   

787 Seventh Avenue

New York, NY 10019


 
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. An investor may obtain the prospectus and summary prospectus by visiting our website at pgim.com/investments or by calling (888) 247-8090. The prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

 

 
E-DELIVERY
 
To receive your fund documents online, go to pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery and enroll. Instead of receiving printed documents by mail, you will receive notification via email when new materials are available. You can cancel your enrollment or change your email address at any time by visiting the website address above.

 

 
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH TRUSTEES
 
Shareholders can communicate directly with the Board of Trustees by writing to the Chair of the Board, PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF, PGIM Investments, Attn: Board of Trustees, 655 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Shareholders can communicate directly with an individual Trustee by writing to that Trustee at the same address. Communications are not screened before being delivered to the addressee.

 

 
AVAILABILITY OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
 
On each business day, before commencement of trading on the Exchange, the Fund discloses on www.pgiminvestments.com its portfolio holdings that will form the basis for the Fund’s calculation of NAV at the end of the business day. The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of the fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT filings is available on the Commission’s website at sec.gov.

 

 

  Funds:      

 

ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY

   MAY LOSE VALUE    

 

ARE NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

 

  

BY ANY BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE

 


LOGO

 

 PGIM PORTFOLIO BALLAST ETF

 

     
 Fund    Ticker Symbol     

 PGIM Portfolio Ballast ETF

   PBL   

ETF1011E2


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 required, as this is not an annual filing.

 

Item 6 –

Schedule of Investments – The schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

Item 7 –

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

 

Item 8 –

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

 

Item 9 –

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.

 

Item 10 –

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures.

 

Item 11 –

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 12 –

Controls and Procedures - Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

Item 13 – Exhibits

 

  (a)(1)

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

 

  (a)(2)

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

(a)(2)(1) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 – Not applicable.

(a)(2)(2) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant – Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certifications pursuant to Section  906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – 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:    PGIM ETF Trust

By:

  

/s/ Andrew R. French

  

Andrew R. French

  

Secretary

Date:

  

April 16, 2024

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:   

April 16, 2024

By:   

/s/ Christian J. Kelly

  

Christian J. Kelly

  

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date:   

April 16, 2024


ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 906