About SIRG

SIRG is a group of over 25 highly trained, experienced, and specialized analysts, dedicated to knowing and understanding the players in the global money management community.

 

The Strategic Investment Research Group (SIRG) of PGIM Investments, is a group of over 25 highly trained, experienced, and specialized analysts who devote their full attention to knowing and understanding the players in the global money management community. Members of our team have professional designations such as the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®), Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®), and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), as well as advanced degrees such as master of business administration (M.B.A.). Additionally, we have a team of operations professionals responsible for portfolio implementation. SIRG was founded over 30 years ago to serve Prudential Financial's wealth management divisions. Today SIRG provides services to a wide range of Prudential Financial’s businesses, ranging from basic research and reporting to full-service platform consulting and discretionary multi-manager portfolio management. 

SIRG is Part of PGIM Investments

We are part of PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc (PFI¹)—the 14th largest investment manager globally with more than $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM).¹ This scale and investment experience allow us to deliver actively managed investment solutions designed to meet the needs of professional investors around the globe while offering local expertise.

At PGIM Investments, we consider it a great privilege and responsibility to help investors participate in opportunities across global markets while meeting their toughest investment challenges.

  1.  Prudential Financial, Inc. is the 14th-largest investment manager (out of 411) in terms of global AUM based on the Pensions & Investments Top Money Managers list published on 6/10/2024. This ranking represents assets managed by Prudential Financial, Inc. as of 12/31/2023.
  2. 127 funds domiciled in the United States and 30 funds domiciled in Ireland. Funds domiciled in Ireland are only registered for sale in certain jurisdictions.
  3. Based on PGIM client list as of December 31, 2024 compared to U.S. Plan Sponsor rankings in Pensions & Investments as of September 30, 2023,
  4. published February 2024.
 

The views expressed herein are those of SIRG investment professionals at the time the comments were made and may not be reflective of their current opinions and are subject to change without notice. Neither the information contained herein nor any opinion expressed shall be construed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security.

Certain information in this commentary has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable as of the date presented; however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information, assure its completeness, or warrant such information will not be changed. The information contained herein is current as of the date of issuance (or such earlier date as referenced herein) and is subject to change without notice. The manager has no obligation to update any or all such information, nor do we make any express or implied warranties or representations as to the completeness or accuracy. Any projections or forecasts presented herein are subject to change without notice. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. Projections and forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty. Accordingly, any projections or forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. Projections or forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, subject to significant revision, and may change materially as economic and market conditions change.

This material is being provided for informational or educational purposes only and does not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any client or prospective clients. The information is not intended as investment advice and is not a recommendation. Clients seeking information regarding their particular investment needs should contact their financial professional.

SIRG is a unit of PGIM Investments and a research unit of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI). PGIM Investments is a registered investment adviser. 

© 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities. PGIM Investments, 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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