Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A (PGTAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.51B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.73% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,987.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 75.88 |
| YTD Return | -6.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 55.54 |
| 52-Week High | 96.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 34 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2008 |
About PGTAX
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing predominantly in technology-driven companies worldwide. The fund primarily holds common stocks of large and midsize firms that exhibit strong growth or value characteristics and are believed by its managers to have significant investment potential. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to securities within the technology sector, spanning areas such as software, semiconductors, computing, networking, and internet services. This sector-focused approach results in a concentrated portfolio, with over 70% of assets typically held in its top ten holdings, which often include influential global technology leaders. The fund leverages active, fundamental research to identify both emerging innovators and established industry giants. By targeting a diverse mix of international and U.S. technology companies, Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic technology industry and its evolving impact on the broader global economy.
Performance
PGTAX had a total return of 1.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 22.76%.
Top 10 Holdings
72.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 17.87% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 13.46% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 11.37% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 6.88% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.84% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.30% |
| Samsung Electronics-Pref Sedol 6773812 | n/a | 4.16% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.34% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 3.25% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. | MRVL | 2.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $4.654 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.223 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.578 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $12.573 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $8.789 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.044 | Dec 26, 2019 |