Putnam Large Cap Value Fund (PEQLX)
| Fund Assets | 52.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 18.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.50 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 44.16 |
| YTD Return | 12.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 92.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 36.53 |
| 52-Week High | 44.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 108 |
| Inception Date | Jul 2, 2012 |
About PEQLX
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund designed to seek both capital growth and current income by investing primarily in common stocks of large U.S. companies. The fund emphasizes value stocks—companies that are considered undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth, often identified by lower price-to-earnings or price-to-book ratios. It targets businesses within the market capitalization spectrum of the Russell 1000 Value Index and holds a broadly diversified portfolio spanning key sectors such as consumer defensive, financial services, energy, technology, and healthcare. Notable holdings include industry leaders like Walmart, Citigroup, Exxon Mobil, Microsoft, and UnitedHealth Group. The fund is categorized within the large value segment, making it a notable component in retirement and long-term portfolios for investors seeking exposure to established American enterprises. With a moderate expense ratio and a focus on risk-adjusted returns, it plays a significant role in providing access to quality value-oriented equities for institutional retirement plans and individual investors alike.
Performance
PEQLX had a total return of 23.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.64%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWNFX | Vanguard | Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor Share | 0.33% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.27% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 4.43% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 4.04% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.96% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation | XOM | 2.73% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.56% |
| General Motors Company | GM | 2.38% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.35% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.33% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 2.30% |
| Buy U S Dollar - Sell British Pounds | n/a | 2.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | $0.0982 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1462 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.1103 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.1458 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.130 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $2.082 | Dec 10, 2024 |