Putnam Focused Equity Fund Class C (PGIEX)
| Fund Assets | 761.43M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.83% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.04% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.52 |
| YTD Return | 8.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 80.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.80 |
| 52-Week High | 36.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.13 |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2008 |
About PGIEX
Putnam Focused Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to pursue capital appreciation through a concentrated equity investment strategy. The fund primarily invests in the stocks of large- and mid-sized U.S. companies, selecting both growth and value opportunities across industries. With its focused approach, the fund builds sizable positions in the highest-conviction ideas identified by its portfolio management team, offering a more selective alternative to broadly diversified equity funds. Classified within the large-blend category, the fund reflects a balanced exposure to market sectors and capitalization ranges, mirroring the broad characteristics of the U.S. equity market. Managed by a team of multiple managers, it aims to capitalize on in-depth research and active management, while maintaining a relatively small number of holdings to emphasize quality over quantity. The fund pays dividends annually and carries an expense ratio typical for Class C mutual fund shares, providing investors with the potential for long-term growth through disciplined equity selection and portfolio concentration.
Performance
PGIEX had a total return of 20.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.80%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
49.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.53% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.98% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.61% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 6.56% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.02% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.83% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.00% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 2.77% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 2.71% |
| Buy Euro - Sell U S Dollar | n/a | 2.65% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.8566 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $3.556 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.256 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $1.316 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $5.334 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $2.441 | Dec 8, 2021 |