George Putnam Balanced Fund Class C (PGPCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.68% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 97.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
| Dividend Growth | -80.79% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.69 |
| YTD Return | 0.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.56 |
| 52-Week High | 28.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 677 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 1999 |
About PGPCX
George Putnam Balanced Fund Class C is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide both capital growth and current income through a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. The fund primarily invests in a mix of bonds and common stocks, focusing on large U.S. companies and spanning both growth and value styles. It seeks to maintain a well-diversified allocation across sectors, including industries such as consumer defensive and energy, while actively managing risk and return potential. Since its inception in 1999, the fund has aimed to deliver long-term, risk-adjusted performance and has established a track record of resilience across various market cycles. The George Putnam Balanced Fund Class C serves investors looking for a core holding capable of balancing growth opportunities with income generation, making it a notable choice for those seeking stable, diversified exposure within their portfolio.
Performance
PGPCX had a total return of 4.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.82%.
Top 10 Holdings
26.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.25% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.13% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.44% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 3.33% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.86% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.23% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.375% | T.2.375 03.31.29 | 1.81% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.72% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 06.30.29 | 1.71% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.43% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.0546 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.0708 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.0236 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.045 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.896 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.038 | Aug 30, 2024 |