Putnam Global Technology Fund Class Y (PGTYX)
| Fund Assets | 1.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.65 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.70% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,252.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 81.63 |
| YTD Return | 12.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.92% |
| 5-Year Return | 119.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 54.95 |
| 52-Week High | 81.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 73 |
| Inception Date | Dec 18, 2008 |
About PGTYX
Putnam Global Technology Fund Class Y is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in technology companies worldwide. The fund employs fundamental research and seeks to identify both emerging and established firms poised for growth due to innovation, market disruption, or other catalytic events. Investing at least 80% of its assets in the technology sector, the fund's portfolio is concentrated around major industry players such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Apple, as well as internationally recognized firms like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and ASML Holding. With a large-growth investment style, it primarily targets large and mid-sized companies with strong growth prospects. The fund is designed for institutional investors, features a below-average distribution fee level, and maintains a moderate turnover rate, reflecting an actively managed but thoughtful approach. Its role in the financial market is to provide investors with targeted exposure to global technology innovation, aiming to capture the sector’s growth and leadership in the digital economy while adhering to a rigorous, catalyst-driven investment process.
Performance
PGTYX had a total return of 13.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 19.32%.
Top 10 Holdings
73.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 17.40% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 16.52% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 11.01% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.35% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.86% |
| Accenture plc | ACN | 4.85% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.14% |
| Seagate Technology Holdings plc | STX | 3.39% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 3.35% |
| Oracle Corporation | ORCL | 2.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $4.654 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.344 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | $0.676 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $12.573 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 23, 2020 | $8.789 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.133 | Dec 26, 2019 |