Putnam Global Technology Fund Class C (PGTDX)
| Fund Assets | 1.51B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.79% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 66.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.47% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 61.76 |
| YTD Return | -0.53% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.39% |
| 5-Year Return | 35.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 43.89 |
| 52-Week High | 75.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.20 |
| Holdings | 34 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2008 |
About PGTDX
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on seeking capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of large and midsize technology companies worldwide. The fund is managed using active, fundamental research to identify both established and emerging businesses in the global technology sector. Its portfolio is concentrated, with a significant portion—over 70%—allocated to its top ten holdings, which typically include leading companies in areas such as software, semiconductors, networking, and cloud computing. The fund’s strategy emphasizes high-potential growth industries and disruptive innovation, positioning it to capture trends shaping information technology, digital infrastructure, and related fields. As a non-diversified offering, the fund is more concentrated than broad-based equity funds, giving it a pronounced focus on technology-driven market segments. This structure makes the fund a specialized option for investors seeking exposure to the performance and evolution of the global tech industry.
Performance
PGTDX had a total return of 4.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 23.21%.
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 22, 2022 | $0.270 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $12.573 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $8.789 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.884 | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | $2.679 | Dec 26, 2018 |