ADVANCED SERIES TRUST registered 5 new fund series on Form 485APOS, filed 2013-02-01. Featured series: AST BlackRock iShares ETF Portfolio.
| Series | Class | Ticker | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST BlackRock iShares ETF Portfolio | AST BlackRock iShares ETF Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST AQR Large-Cap Portfolio | AST AQR Large-Cap Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST QMA Large-Cap Portfolio | AST QMA Large-Cap Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST Defensive Asset Allocation Portfolio | AST Defensive Asset Allocation Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Plus Portfolio | AST Franklin Templeton Founding Funds Plus Portfolio | — | Yes |
The investment objective of the Portfolio is to seek to maximize total return with a moderate level of risk.