Putnam Short Duration Bond A (PARTX)
| Fund Assets | 1.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
| Dividend Growth | -14.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.99 |
| YTD Return | 2.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.96% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.82 |
| 52-Week High | 10.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 519 |
| Inception Date | Dec 23, 2008 |
About PARTX
Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio invests primarily in short-term, investment‑grade bonds across sectors such as U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, corporate credit, asset‑backed and mortgage‑backed securities, and may use derivatives to manage duration and risk. The strategy typically maintains a low interest-rate sensitivity profile by concentrating on shorter maturities, aiming to reduce price volatility relative to longer-duration bond funds. The fund follows an 80% policy to invest its net assets in bonds and other debt instruments under normal market conditions, employing bottom‑up security selection and diversification to balance income potential with credit quality. Managed under the Putnam brand within Franklin Templeton, the fund offers monthly distributions and targets a high rate of current income consistent with its capital preservation mandate. Since its inception in 2008, it has grown to a sizable asset base and holds a broad roster of individual positions, reflecting its multi-sector approach to short-duration fixed income exposure.
Performance
PARTX had a total return of 2.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.80%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes | T.3.875 05.31.27 | 5.05% |
| Net Cash | n/a | 3.86% |
| Franklin Ultra Short Bond ETF | FLUD | 2.45% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SANTAN.V1.722 09.14.27 | 1.36% |
| Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | GS.V1.948 10.21.27 | 1.04% |
| AutoNation, Inc. | n/a | 1.02% |
| Athene Global Funding | ATH.1.73 10.02.26 144A | 0.83% |
| General Motors Financial Company Inc | GM.1.5 06.10.26 | 0.79% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C.4.45 09.29.27 | 0.78% |
| Block Inc | XYZ.2.75 06.01.26 | 0.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03495 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0331 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03153 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03406 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.0326 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03083 | Mar 31, 2025 |