Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR)
| Assets | $7.59M |
| NAV | $27.60 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 30.39 |
| Shares Out | 275,000 |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| 1-Year Return |
| Volume | 30 |
| Open | 28.20 |
| Previous Close | 27.63 |
| Day's Range | 27.94 - 27.97 |
| 52-Week Low | 24.71 |
| 52-Week High | 24.71 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 62 |
| Inception Date | May 25, 2021 |
About PLDR
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests mainly in common stocks of U.S. companies of any size, with a focus on companies that exhibit a commitment to financially material sustainable business practices. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets in securities that meet Putnam Investment Management, LLC's (Putnam Management) sustainability criteria.
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