Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R (PEQRX)
| Fund Assets | 49.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
| Dividend Growth | -84.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.23 |
| YTD Return | -1.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.82 |
| 52-Week High | 41.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 124 |
| Inception Date | Jan 21, 2003 |
About PEQRX
Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R is an actively managed mutual fund designed to achieve capital growth and current income by investing primarily in common stocks of large U.S. companies. The fund focuses on value stocks—those perceived to be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth—offering both growth potential and dividend income. Its portfolio typically emphasizes sectors such as financial services, consumer defensive, energy, healthcare, and technology, counting names like Citigroup, Philip Morris International, Exxon Mobil, and Microsoft among its top holdings. The strategy involves investing at least 80% of assets in large-cap companies, aligning closely with benchmarks like the Russell 1000 Value Index. With over 100 holdings and a diversified approach, the fund aims to provide exposure to established firms with stable earnings and relatively lower valuations. Suitable for retirement accounts, Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R is positioned within the large value category and serves investors seeking a blend of income generation and long-term capital appreciation through disciplined value investing in major U.S. corporations.
Performance
PEQRX had a total return of 16.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.33%.
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 | 0.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.65% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 3.62% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.99% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.93% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.51% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 2.43% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.41% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 2.36% |
| General Motors Company | GM | 2.31% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.10% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1007 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.0672 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.0964 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.087 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $2.040 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.086 | Sep 10, 2024 |