George Putnam Balanced Fund (PGEJX)
| Fund Assets | 2.24B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 198.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.45 |
| YTD Return | 10.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.29% |
| 5-Year Return | 70.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.12 |
| 52-Week High | 28.45 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 729 |
| Inception Date | Dec 2, 2013 |
About PGEJX
George Putnam Balanced Fund Class R6 is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide a well-diversified investment portfolio, combining both stocks and bonds to achieve capital growth and income objectives. This fund primarily invests in a mix of large U.S. company stocks—including both growth and value equities—and a diversified selection of bonds, although it maintains a greater focus on equities. The balanced approach aims to help investors navigate various market cycles by capturing growth potential from equities while seeking risk mitigation and steady income from fixed income securities. George Putnam Balanced Fund Class R6 is structured to appeal to long-term investors looking for a streamlined, professionally managed solution that integrates multiple asset classes. Its risk-adjusted performance over time has contributed to its reputation as a measured choice for building wealth and managing market volatility within a single fund allocation.
Performance
PGEJX had a total return of 14.29% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.70%.
Top 10 Holdings
28.80% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.20% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.81% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.14% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.89% |
| Net Cash | n/a | 2.71% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.20% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.13% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.12% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.2.375 03.31.29 | 1.84% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.25 06.30.29 | 1.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.1151 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.112 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.964 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.107 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 28, 2024 | $0.105 | May 30, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $0.094 | Feb 29, 2024 |