Putnam Global Health Care C (PCHSX)
| Fund Assets | 1.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.80% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 36.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.98% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 31.74 |
| YTD Return | 1.80% |
| 1-Year Return | -13.23% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.06 |
| 52-Week High | 39.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 91 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 1999 |
About PCHSX
Putnam Global Health Care Fund Class C is a mutual fund primarily focused on capital appreciation through investments in the global health care industry. Established in 1999, this fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to securities of companies operating within various sectors of health care, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health service providers. It predominantly invests in common stocks of large and midsize companies worldwide that are considered to have favorable growth or value potential based on deep fundamental research and ongoing monitoring of scientific innovation and regulatory changes. The fund combines technical expertise with active management to capture opportunities in the health care sector. With a diverse portfolio of approximately 81 holdings, the fund plays a significant role in offering exposure to the dynamic and evolving health care market, catering to investors seeking targeted industry growth within the broader equity space.
Performance
PCHSX had a total return of -13.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.91%.
Top 10 Holdings
52.96% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 10.17% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 6.51% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 6.20% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 5.26% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | TMO | 4.80% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | BSX | 4.39% |
| Abbott Laboratories | ABT | 4.21% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 4.18% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 3.94% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 3.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $2.533 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $3.145 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $4.379 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $7.326 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $5.447 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $3.056 | Dec 26, 2019 |