About PCNTX
Putnam Convertible Securities Fund Class R6 is an open-ended mutual fund managed by Putnam Investment Management, focusing on the United States fixed income markets. The fund primarily invests in convertible securities, such as bonds, preferred stocks, and other instruments that can be converted into or exchanged for common stock or its equivalent value. These securities provide a blend of features found in both traditional bonds and equities, offering potential for both income and growth. A significant portion of the fund’s holdings are in below-investment-grade securities, targeting investments with intermediate-to-long-term maturities. The fund’s main objectives are to seek current income and capital appreciation, while also aiming for conservation of capital as a secondary goal. Putnam Convertible Securities Fund Class R6 utilizes fundamental analysis to evaluate potential investments, focusing on structural characteristics, credit and prepayment risks, as well as the underlying company’s financial strength, growth prospects, and competitive position. The fund benchmarks its performance against the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, reflecting its role as a specialist strategy within the convertible securities segment of the broader U.S. financial market.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Convertibles
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PCNTX
Index ICE BofA All Convertibles/Qlt TR
PCNTX had a total return of 11.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 19.40%.
