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PGIM Quant Solutions Small-Cap Value Fund Q4 2025 Commentary

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The PGIM Quant Solutions Small-Cap Value Fund underperformed its Russell 2000 Value Index benchmark in January 2026, despite a strong start to the year for small-cap value stocks. Markets opened 2026 with record-high momentum but shifted to mixed performance by late January, reflecting investor caution amid shifting economic signals. Small-cap value stocks (Russell 2000 Value: +6.86%) outperformed growth (Russell 2000 Growth: +3.98%) in January, reversing a long-term trend favoring growth equities. The S&P 500 rose 1.45% for the month, lagging behind small-cap gains as investors rotated capital toward undervalued smaller companies. PGIM attributed the fund’s underperformance to sector allocation and stock selection challenges, though it noted broader small-cap value resilience during the period.
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PGIM Investments42 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(5min)CommentsSummaryThe PGIM Quant Solutions Small-Cap Value Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, on a gross basis during the month of January.Markets began 2026 with strong momentum, continuing to set record highs before delivering more mixed performance towards the end of January.Within the small-cap space, value (Russell 2000 Value Index: 6.86%) outperformed growth (Russell 2000 Growth Index: 3.98%) for the month. Vladimir Zakharov/iStock via Getty Images Market Review Markets began 2026 with strong momentum, continuing to set record highs before delivering more mixed performance towards the end of January. The S&P 500 finished the month up 1.45%, while investors' growing preference for small-cap stocksThis article was written byPGIM Investments42 FollowersFollowPGIM Investments, a subsidiary of PFI, is an investment adviser and the investment manager to all PGIM US open-end investment companies and manager or administrator to closed-end investment companies. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by PGIM Investments, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use PGIM Investments' official channels.

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