George Putnam Balanced Fund Class R (PGPRX)
| Fund Assets | 2.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 97.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.25% |
| Dividend Growth | -70.02% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 26.94 |
| YTD Return | 0.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.50% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.67 |
| 52-Week High | 28.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 677 |
| Inception Date | Jan 21, 2003 |
About PGPRX
George Putnam Balanced Fund Class R is a mutual fund designed to achieve both capital growth and current income while maintaining a balanced risk profile. Its primary purpose is to provide investors with a diversified portfolio that combines both stocks and bonds, aiming for steady appreciation as well as regular income distributions. The fund typically allocates 50% to 70% of its assets to equities, with the remainder in fixed income securities, and emphasizes investments in large U.S. companies—a mix that balances growth potential with income generation and risk mitigation. The fund distributes dividends quarterly and maintains a performance rating that is above average relative to peers, with an average risk profile. Notably, the George Putnam Balanced Fund Class R has a relatively low minimum investment threshold and a history dating back to 2003. This combination of diversification, income, and growth objectives makes it relevant for investors seeking a single-fund solution to address multiple financial goals within the broader landscape of balanced funds.
Performance
PGPRX had a total return of 5.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.55%.
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 | $0.100 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.0986 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.0629 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.077 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.931 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | $0.069 | Aug 30, 2024 |