Putnam Focused Equity Fund Class C (PGIEX)
| Fund Assets | 743.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.83% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 31.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.14% |
| Dividend Growth | -19.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.11 |
| YTD Return | 7.70% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 87.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 29.44 |
| 52-Week High | 35.78 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 72 |
| 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 26.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.86%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class Z | 0.57% |
| FBRNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class I | 0.48% |
| FSSKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Fund - Class K | 0.36% |
| FSJHX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stock Selector Fund - Class M | 0.98% |
| FEYAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 85% - Class A | 0.94% |
Top 10 Holdings
48.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.34% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.77% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.25% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.77% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.04% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.26% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.27% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 3.16% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 2.89% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 2.80% |
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 |