Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6 Shares (PEMQX)
| Fund Assets | 739.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
| Dividend Growth | -41.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 20.20 |
| YTD Return | 6.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 37.16% |
| 5-Year Return | 27.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.33 |
| 52-Week High | 22.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 69 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2018 |
About PEMQX
Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in common stocks of emerging market companies. The fund typically holds 40 to 60 high-conviction names, seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies by targeting companies with favorable investment potential across both growth and value styles. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities in emerging markets and is managed with a non-diversified approach. It is characterized by an expense ratio below the industry average, providing a cost-efficient solution for exposure to emerging markets. Managed by Franklin Templeton Investments, this fund plays a significant role for investors looking to access emerging economies worldwide, aiming to benefit from their growth potential while maintaining a focused portfolio strategy.
Performance
PEMQX had a total return of 37.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.30%.
Top 10 Holdings
44.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 14.82% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 8.70% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.83% |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | IEMG | 3.72% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 09988 | 3.11% |
| Banco Itau Holding Pfd Sedol B037hr3 Pct 0.00 | n/a | 2.01% |
| Cash And Equivalents | n/a | 2.00% |
| Bank of China Limited | 3988 | 1.86% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 1.80% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 1.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1691 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.287 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.151 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $0.817 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.317 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.208 | Dec 26, 2019 |