Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (PEMQX)
| Fund Assets | 532.95M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 90.07% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 19.14 |
| YTD Return | 33.89% |
| 1-Year Return | 34.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.33 |
| 52-Week High | 19.24 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| 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 34.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.90%.
Top 10 Holdings
48.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 12.40% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 9.53% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 09988 | 4.93% |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | IEMG | 4.35% |
| Net Cash | n/a | 4.10% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 3.43% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 2.89% |
| Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation | 1120 | 2.41% |
| Bank of China Limited | 3988 | 2.41% |
| Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC | ADIB | 2.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.227 | Dec 26, 2018 |