ADVANCED SERIES TRUST registered 5 new fund series on Form 485APOS, filed 2019-04-18. Featured series: AST Western Asset Corporate Bond Portfolio.
| Series | Class | Ticker | New |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST Western Asset Corporate Bond Portfolio | AST Western Asset Corporate Bond Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST T. Rowe Price Corporate Bond Portfolio | AST T. Rowe Price Corporate Bond Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST Prudential Corporate Bond Portfolio | AST Prudential Corporate Bond Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST PIMCO Corporate Bond Portfolio | AST PIMCO Corporate Bond Portfolio | — | Yes |
| AST BlackRock Corporate Bond Portfolio | AST BlackRock Corporate Bond Portfolio | — | Yes |
The investment objective of the Portfolio is to maximize total return, consistent with preservation of capital. Total return is comprised of current income and capital preservation.