Putnam Focused International Equity Fund (PEQYX)
| Fund Assets | 882.03M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
| Dividend Growth | 223.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 20.32 |
| YTD Return | 31.79% |
| 1-Year Return | 32.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 56.24% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.91 |
| 52-Week High | 20.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | Sep 23, 2002 |
About PEQYX
Putnam Focused International Equity Fund Class Y is a mutual fund designed to provide capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located outside the United States. The fund actively selects stocks from both developed and emerging markets, targeting high-quality businesses that are trading at significant discounts to their intrinsic value. As a foreign large blend fund, it typically holds a concentrated portfolio, with a notable portion of assets allocated to its top holdings across diverse sectors such as technology, financial services, industrials, and communication services. The fund aims to balance risk and return by maintaining a focused yet diversified international strategy, making it relevant for investors seeking exposure to global equity markets beyond U.S. borders. Notable features include institutional share class characteristics, an expense ratio aligned with industry peers, and a history dating back to 2002, reinforcing its established presence in the market. The fund's performance is benchmarked against the MSCI AC World ex USA Index, and it regularly distributes dividends to its shareholders.
Performance
PEQYX had a total return of 32.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.60%.
Top 10 Holdings
43.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.92% |
| Ryanair Holdings plc | RYA | 5.19% |
| AIB Group plc | A5G | 4.73% |
| ITOCHU Corporation | 8001 | 4.70% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 4.67% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.91% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | CNQ | 3.86% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.64% |
| Universal Music Group N.V. | UMG | 3.62% |
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 3.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.585 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.181 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.381 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $5.334 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | $0.070 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $0.145 | Dec 28, 2020 |