Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R (PEMLX)
| Fund Assets | 755.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.54% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
| Dividend Growth | -55.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.67 |
| YTD Return | 18.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 42.71% |
| 5-Year Return | 42.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.94 |
| 52-Week High | 22.63 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 68 |
| Inception Date | Sep 29, 2008 |
About PEMLX
Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities from emerging market countries. The fund typically constructs a focused portfolio of 40 to 60 high-conviction holdings, targeting companies of any size within developing economies that demonstrate strong growth or value potential. This approach seeks to capture inefficiencies and opportunities presented by dynamic, less mature markets across Asia, Latin America, and other emerging regions. As part of the diversified emerging markets category, the fund offers exposure to a broad array of sectors within these geographies, aiming to benefit from the rapid economic growth and evolving investment landscape unique to emerging markets. Managed by an experienced investment team, the fund emphasizes in-depth research and selective stock picking to enhance portfolio quality and return prospects over the long term.
Performance
PEMLX had a total return of 42.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.32%.
Top 10 Holdings
47.54% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 15.11% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 7.79% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.15% |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | IEMG | 4.66% |
| Cash And Equivalents | n/a | 3.39% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 09988 | 3.28% |
| Bank of China Limited | 3988 | 2.32% |
| Banco Itau Holding Pfd Sedol B037hr3 Pct 0.00 | n/a | 2.04% |
| PetroChina Company Limited | 0857 | 2.02% |
| KB Financial Group Inc | 105560 | 1.79% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.0823 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.186 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.073 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.817 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.290 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.055 | Dec 26, 2019 |