PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENTS » MUTUAL FUNDS
Target Intermediate-Term Bond Portfolio
T: TAIBX                  
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS • February 15, 2013
Before you invest, you may want to review the Portfolio's Prospectus, which contains more information about the Portfolio and its risks. You can find the Portfolio's Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information (SAI), Annual Report and other information about the Portfolio online at www.prudentialfunds.com/docs. You can also get this information at no cost by calling 1-800-225-1852 or by sending an e-mail to: prudentialtargetintermediatetermbondportfolio@prudentialfundsemail.com. The Portfolio's Prospectus and SAI, both dated February 15, 2013, as supplemented and amended from time to time, and the Portfolio's most recent shareholder report, dated October 31, 2012, are all incorporated by reference into (legally made a part of) this Summary Prospectus.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The investment objective of the Intermediate-Term Bond Portfolio is current income and reasonable stability of principal .
PORTFOLIO FEES AND EXPENSES
The tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Portfolio.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load)(as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sale proceeds) None
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on reinvested dividends and other distributions None
Redemption fee None
Exchange fee None
Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
  Class T
Management Fees .45
+Distribution and service (12b-1) fees None
+Other expenses .21
=Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses .66
Example. The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Portfolio with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Portfolio for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year, that the Portfolio's operating expenses remain the same and that all dividends and distributions are reinvested. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.
  If Shares Are Redeemed If Shares Are Not Redeemed
Share Class 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Class T $67 $211 $368 $822 $67 $211 $368 $822
Portfolio Turnover. The Portfolio pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Portfolio shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Portfolio's performance. During the Portfolio's most recent fiscal year, the Portfolio's portfolio turnover rate was 175% of the average value of its portfolio.
INVESTMENTS, RISKS AND PERFORMANCE
Principal Investment Strategies. The Portfolio's investment objective is current income and reasonable stability of principal. This means that we seek investments that we think will pay dividends and other income, while attempting to minimize volatility. To achieve this objective, the Portfolio invests in debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government and its agencies, as well as debt obligations issued by U.S. companies, foreign companies and foreign governments. The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government entities, and up to 25% of its total assets in privately issued mortgage-related securities (not issued or guaranteed by the

Save Paper, save time!
Go to www.prudentialfunds.com/edelivery to enroll in e-delivery.
TMF158A8

U.S. Government). These investments may include collateralized mortgage obligations and stripped mortgage-backed securities. Debt obligations in which the Portfolio may invest include structured notes.
The Portfolio normally invests at least 80% of its investable assets in “investment grade” debt obligations—debt obligations rated at least BBB by S&P, Baa by Moody's, or the equivalent by another major rating service, and unrated debt obligations that we believe are comparable in quality. However, the Portfolio may invest up to 20% of its total assets in high yield debt obligations (“junk bonds”) that are rated at least B by S&P, Moody's or another major rating service, and unrated bonds that we believe are comparable in quality (except that within such limitation, the Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related securities rated below B). The Portfolio may continue to hold an obligation if it is later downgraded or no longer rated. The Portfolio may actively and frequently trade its portfolio securities, which may increase transaction costs and taxes. “Intermediate-term” bonds have dollar-weighted maturities of more than 3 years and less than 10 years. The Portfolio will maintain an average duration that normally ranges between two years below and two years above the average duration of the Portfolio's benchmark index, the Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index. As of October 31, 2012, the duration of the benchmark index was 3.88 years.
The Portfolio may invest up to 30% of its total assets in foreign currency-denominated debt obligations. The Portfolio's foreign currency exposure (from non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities or currencies) will normally be limited to 20% of the Portfolio's total assets.
The Portfolio may invest up to 20% of its total assets in convertible bonds, convertible preferred stock and non-convertible preferred stock. The Portfolio may also invest in asset-backed securities including collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), collateralized bank obligations (CBOs), automobile loans and credit card receivables. The Portfolio may also use derivatives, such as futures, swaps and options, for hedging purposes or to seek to improve its returns. The Portfolio may engage in short sales.
Principal Risks of Investing in the Portfolio. All investments have risks to some degree. Please remember that an investment in the Portfolio is not guaranteed to achieve its investment objective; is not a deposit with a bank; is not insured, endorsed or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency; and is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of your original investment.
Recent Market Events. The equity and debt capital markets in the United States and internationally have experienced unprecedented volatility. This financial crisis has caused a significant decline in the value and liquidity of many securities. This environment could make identifying investment risks and opportunities especially difficult for the subadviser. These market conditions may continue or get worse. In response to the crisis, the U.S. and other governments and the Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks have taken steps to support financial markets. The withdrawal of this support could negatively affect the value and liquidity of certain securities. In addition, legislation recently enacted in the United States calls for changes in many aspects of financial regulation. The impact of the legislation on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be known for some time.
Market Risk. Your investment in Portfolio shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Portfolio. The value of these securities, like other investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Securities markets are volatile. Your Portfolio shares at any point in time may be worth less than what you invested, even after taking into account the reinvestment of Portfolio dividends and distributions. Regardless of how well an individual investment performs, if financial markets go down, you could lose money.
Risk of Increase in Expenses. Your actual cost of investing in the Portfolio may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Portfolio expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile.
Credit Risk. The debt obligations in which the Portfolio invests are generally subject to the risk that the issuer may be unable to repay principal and make interest payments when they are due. There is also the risk that the securities could lose value because of a loss of confidence in the ability of the borrower to pay back debt. Below-investment grade securities—also known as “junk bonds” —have a higher risk of default and tend to be less liquid than higher-rated securities.
In addition, some of the U.S. Government securities and mortgage-related securities in which the Portfolio may invest are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that payment of interest and principal is guaranteed, but yield and market value are not. These securities include, but are not limited to, direct obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury, and obligations of certain entities that may be chartered or sponsored by Acts of Congress, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. Securities issued by other government entities that may be chartered or sponsored by Acts of Congress in which the Portfolio may invest are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. These securities include, but are not limited to, obligations of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, each of which has the right to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to meet its obligations.

Interest Rate Risk. This is the risk that the securities in which the Portfolio invests could lose value because of interest rate changes. For example, bonds tend to decrease in value if interest rates rise. Debt obligations with longer maturities generally are more sensitive to interest rate changes. In addition, short-term and long-term interest rates do not necessarily move in the same direction or by the same amount. An instrument's reaction to interest rate changes depends on the timing of its interest and principal payments and the current interest rate for each of those time periods. Instruments with floating interest rates can be less sensitive to interest rate changes. Certain types of debt obligations are also subject to prepayment and extension risk. When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Portfolio may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Portfolio's holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.”
Debt Obligations Risk . Debt obligations are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. The Portfolio’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may also fluctuate in response to bond market movements.
Prepayment Risk. The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related securities and asset-backed securities, which are subject to prepayment risk. If these securities are prepaid, the Portfolio 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.
Derivatives Risk. The value of a derivative generally depends upon, or is derived from, an underlying asset, reference rate or index. The use of derivatives involves costs and can be more volatile than other investment strategies, resulting in greater volatility for the Portfolio, particularly during periods of market decline. Investments in derivatives may not have the intended effects and may result in losses for the Portfolio that may not have otherwise occured or missed opportunities for the Portfolio. Certain types of derivatives involve leverage, which could magnify losses. Derivatives involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, reference rate or index. Investing in derivatives could cause the Portfolio to lose more than the principal amount invested. Recent legislation calls for new regulation of the derivatives markets. The extent and impact of the regulation are not yet known and may not be known for some time. Derivatives are also subject to liquidity risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, market risk and management risk.
U.S. Government and Agency Securities Risk. U.S. Government and agency securities are subject to market risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. In addition, to the extent the Portfolio invests in such securities, its potential for capital appreciation may be limited. Not all U.S. Government securities are insured or guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government; some are only insured or guaranteed by the issuing agency, which must rely on its own resources to repay the debt. The maximum potential liability of the issuers of some U.S. Government securities held by the Portfolio may greatly exceed their current resources, including their legal right to support from the U.S. Treasury. It is possible that these issuers will not have the funds to meet their payment obligations in the future. In September 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placed into a conservatorship by their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”). It is unclear what effect this conservatorship will have on securities issued or guaranteed by these entities. Although the U.S. Government has provided support to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there can be no assurance that it will support these or other government-sponsored enterprises in the future.
Active Trading Risk. The Portfolio actively and frequently trades its portfolio securities. High portfolio turnover results in higher transaction costs, which can affect the Portfolio's performance and have adverse tax consequences.
Foreign Securities Risk. Investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers generally involves 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 U.S. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system. In general, less information is publicly available about non-U.S. companies than about 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 could also affect the value of the assets the Portfolio holds and the Portfolio'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 Portfolio’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, political or financial instability and adverse diplomatic developments. Dividends or interest on, or proceeds from the sale of, non-U.S. securities may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes, and special U.S. tax considerations may apply.

Short Sales Risk. Short sales are subject to special risks. A short sale involves the sale by the Portfolio of a security that it does not own with the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. The Portfolio may also enter into a short derivative position through a futures contract or swap agreement. If the price of the security or derivative has increased during this time, then the Portfolio will incur a loss equal to the increase in price from the time that the short sale was entered into plus any premiums and interest paid to the third party. Therefore, short sales involve the risk that losses may be exaggerated, potentially losing more money than the actual cost of the investment. Also, in the case of the over-the-counter contracts there is the risk that the third party to the short sale may fail to honor its contract terms, causing a loss to the Portfolio.
Mortgages and Mortgage-Related Securities. Mortgage-related securities are usually pass-through instruments that pay investors a share of all interest and principal payments from an underlying pool of fixed or adjustable rate mortgages. The values of mortgage-related securities vary with changes in market interest rates generally and changes in yields among various kinds of mortgage-related securities. Such values are particularly sensitive to changes in prepayments of the underlying mortgages.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments made by the Portfolio are difficult to purchase or sell. The Portfolio may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and may make investments that are less liquid than other investments. Liquidity risk also includes the risk that the Portfolio may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. If the Portfolio is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Portfolio may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Portfolio 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 Portfolio's value or prevent the Portfolio from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.
Junk Bonds Risk. High-yield, high-risk bonds have speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to be less liquid 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.
For more information on the risks of investing in this Portfolio, please see Investment Risks in the Prospectus and Investment Risks and Considerations in the SAI.
The Portfolio's Past Performance. The following bar chart shows the Portfolio's performance for the indicated share class for each full calendar year of operations or for the last 10 calendar years, whichever is shorter. The bar chart and Average Annual Total Returns table demonstrate the risk of investing in the Portfolio by showing how returns can change from year to year and by showing how the Portfolio's average annual total returns for the share class compare with a broad-based securities market index and a group of similar mutual funds.
Past performance (before and after taxes) does not mean that the Portfolio will achieve similar results in the future. Updated Portfolio performance information is available online at www.prudentialfunds.com.
Annual Total Returns % (Class T Shares)
Best Quarter: Worst Quarter:
4.61% -1.98%
4th Quarter 2008 2nd Quarter 2004
Average Annual Total Returns % (as of 12/31/2012)
  One Year Five Years Ten Years
Class T Shares      
Return Before Taxes 7.40 7.74 6.03
Return After Taxes on Distributions 5.95 5.44 4.11

Average Annual Total Returns % (as of 12/31/2012)
  One Year Five Years Ten Years
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Portfolio Shares 4.79 5.36 4.08
° After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Portfolio shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)
Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index 3.89 5.18 4.62
Lipper Intermediate Investment-Grade Debt Funds Average 6.81 5.89 4.96
MANAGEMENT OF THE PORTFOLIO
Investment Manager Subadviser Portfolio Manager Title Service Date
Prudential Investments LLC Pacific Investment Management Company LLC Saumil H. Parikh, CFA Managing Director January 2011
BUYING AND SELLING PORTFOLIO SHARES
Shares may be purchased only on days the New York Stock Exchange (the NYSE) is open for trading. Shares are purchased at the next net asset value per share calculated after the Portfolio's distributor or after an agent appointed by the distributor receives the order, in proper form, plus any initial sales charge that applies. The Portfolio calculates the net asset value of each class of shares as of the close of the NYSE, on each day the NYSE is open for trading.
Shares of the Portfolio are offered only to a limited group of investors. Investors are not required to pay an initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge. There is no minimum purchase amount. In order to purchase shares of the Portfolio, you must have a securities account with a broker-dealer, financial intermediary or financial adviser that is permitted to buy or sell Portfolio shares.
Shares of the Portfolio may be sold by contacting your financial adviser or registered representative.
For more information on how to buy and sell shares of the Portfolio, see How to Buy, Sell and Exchange Shares of the Trust in the Prospectus.
TAX INFORMATION
Dividends, Capital Gains and Taxes. The Portfolio's dividends and distributions are taxable and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account. Such tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of monies from those arrangements.
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY COMPENSATION
Potential Conflicts of Interest. If you purchase Portfolio shares through a financial services firm, the Portfolio, the Manager, or their related companies may pay the financial services firm for the sale of Portfolio shares and/or for services to shareholders. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the financial services firm or the firm's representatives to recommend the Portfolio over another investment. Ask your financial services firm or representative for more information or visit your financial services firm's website.

Notes

Notes

   
By Mail: Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC, PO Box 9658, Providence, RI 02940
By Telephone: 800-225-1852 or 973-367-3529 (outside the US)
On the Internet: www.prudentialfunds.com
TMF158A8

 

Credit Suisse High Yield (AMEX:DHY)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024 Click Here for more Credit Suisse High Yield Charts.
Credit Suisse High Yield (AMEX:DHY)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024 Click Here for more Credit Suisse High Yield Charts.