Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (PEMQX)
| Fund Assets | 847.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 96.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
| Dividend Growth | -41.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.33 |
| YTD Return | 23.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 43.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.53 |
| 52-Week High | 25.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.78 |
| Holdings | 66 |
| 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 43.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.99%.
Top 10 Holdings
52.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 15.61% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 9.95% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 6.32% |
| Putnam Fds Tr | n/a | 5.75% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.89% |
| Msci Emrg Markets Mini (Ifus) Jun 26 | n/a | 3.16% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.81% |
| Bank of China Limited | 3988 | 2.00% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. | 009150 | 1.74% |
| Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. | ITUB4 | 1.60% |
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 |