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Blue Chip R4 Fund (PGBFX)







Total Returns



In situations where the net and gross fund expense figures are different, the investment manager has contractually agreed to limit the investment option's expense. Differences may also be shown due to the investment manager choosing to pay certain expenses that would normally be payable by the fund. The gross fund expense figure does not reflect any waivers or caps on the mutual fund. Performance shown reflects the application of net expenses of the fund.

In situations where the net and gross total investment expense figures are different, the mutual fund or the underlying fund in which a Separate Account invests has waived/capped a portion of its management fees through the date displayed in the waiver expiration date or contractual cap expiration date column. Differences may also be shown due to the fund family choosing to pay certain expenses that would normally be payable by the fund. Returns displayed are based on net total investment expense.



Month-End | Quarter-End
Average Annual Total Returns as of 09/30/2024
1 Month3 MonthYTD1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearSince     
Inception*
Total Return % 1.69 4.31 17.60 38.31 6.18 15.68 15.33 15.99
Russell 1000 Growth Index % 2.83 3.19 24.55 42.19 12.02 19.74 16.52 ---
Large Growth Category % 2.38 3.70 21.92 38.83 7.39 16.08 13.73 ---
Morningstar Percentile Rankings** --- --- --- 59 72 60 21 ---
# of Funds in Category 1171 1167 1154 1141 1076 1005 788 ---
03/29/201606/14/2012
**Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.

Calendar Year Total Returns
20232022202120202019
Total Return % 39.43 -30.93 24.79 34.39 38.31
Russell 1000 Growth Index % 42.68 -29.14 27.60 38.49 36.39
Large Growth Category % + 36.74 -29.91 20.45 35.86 31.90
Morningstar Percentile Rankings**,+ 44 57 35 46 8
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# of Funds in Category+ 1200 1235 1237 1289 1360
+ Data displayed is the most current information available.
**Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.

Expenses

  as of 09/30/2024
Total Investment Expense - Gross: 0.98%
Total Investment Expense - Net: 0.95%
Waiver Date: 12/30/2024
12b-1 Fee: 0.10%
Total Investment Expense Gross Per $1,000 Invested: $9.80

Distribution History

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Returns shown for periods of less than one year are not annualized. All returns displayed here are after Total Investment Expense of the investment option.

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Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) - A deferred sales charge, which is paid at the time of redemption and generally decreases with the amount of time that fund shares are held before sale, ultimately declining to 0%. It is referred to as a contingent sales charge because of such declining schedule. The CDSC is also commonly called a back-end load. Performance displayed reflects the application of these charges.

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These calculated returns reflect the historical performance of the oldest share class of the fund, adjusted to reflect a portion of the fees and expenses of this share class. For time periods prior to inception date of the fund, predecessor performance is reflected. Please see the fund's prospectus for more information on specific expenses, and the fund's most recent shareholder report for actual date of first sale. Expenses are deducted from income earned by the fund. As a result, dividends and investment results will differ for each share class.

Russell 1000 Growth Index is a market-capitalization weighted index of those firms in the Russell 1000 with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.