George Putnam Balanced Fund (PGEYX)
| Fund Assets | 2.24B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 207.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 27.79 |
| YTD Return | 8.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 60.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.11 |
| 52-Week High | 27.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 729 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 1994 |
About PGEYX
George Putnam Balanced Fund Class Y is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks a balance between capital growth and current income. As a balanced fund, it invests primarily in a diversified mix of bonds and common stocks, with a notable emphasis on large U.S. companies across growth and value segments. Its typical allocation ranges between 50% and 70% equity exposure, providing diversification across asset classes to help mitigate risk. The fund aims to offer both capital appreciation and regular income, aligning with the objective of preserving capital over the long term. Noteworthy features include a quarterly dividend payout and a competitive expense ratio, making it accessible to a broad range of investors. Since its inception in 1994, George Putnam Balanced Fund Class Y has played a significant role in the market by catering to investors seeking a moderate risk profile through a well-diversified portfolio of equities and fixed-income securities. This approach positions the fund as a core holding for portfolios requiring both growth potential and income stability.
Performance
PGEYX had a total return of 16.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.81%.
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 | $0.1092 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.109 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.960 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.103 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 28, 2024 | $0.101 | May 30, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $0.090 | Feb 29, 2024 |