Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund (PGOEX)
| Fund Assets | 12.80B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 32.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,084.01% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 83.95 |
| YTD Return | 9.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.18% |
| 5-Year Return | 88.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 60.62 |
| 52-Week High | 83.95 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | Jul 3, 2012 |
About PGOEX
The Putnam Large Cap Growth Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of large U.S. companies. The fund targets growth stocks—companies expected to deliver above-average earnings growth over time. Its portfolio typically holds about 55 companies, with a significant concentration in the largest names: as of late 2024, the top 10 holdings, including Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Amazon.com, comprise over 60% of total assets, reflecting a strategy centered on leading firms in sectors such as technology and consumer services. The fund is designed to capitalize on the long-term growth potential of established market leaders, particularly those driving innovation and disruption in their industries. With a competitive net expense ratio of 0.54% and an emphasis on large-cap equities, the fund aims to deliver competitive returns for retirement and institutional clients seeking exposure to U.S. growth stocks.
Performance
PGOEX had a total return of 21.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.64%.
Top 10 Holdings
64.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 14.01% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 14.00% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.95% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.25% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.04% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.33% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.91% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.82% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.77% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | $3.185 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.269 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $2.965 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | $5.320 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 4, 2020 | $1.720 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $1.497 | Dec 9, 2019 |