About PHSTX
Putnam Global Health Care Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks of large and midsize companies within the global healthcare sector. The fund leverages deep fundamental research and technical analysis to identify opportunities, particularly emphasizing scientific innovation and evolving regulatory landscapes. Its approach includes a concentrated portfolio, typically holding 40-50 high-conviction positions, allowing for meaningful exposure to its top choices. Major holdings often include prominent healthcare firms such as Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth Group, AbbVie, and AstraZeneca, among others, reflecting a broad yet targeted exposure to biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services. The fund’s strategy provides investors with access to a diverse range of companies driving innovation in health sciences worldwide, making it a significant vehicle for those seeking participation in the ongoing advancements and structural growth of the global healthcare industry.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Health
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PHSTX
Share Class Class A Shares
Index MSCI World/Health Care NR
PHSTX had a total return of 23.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 10.91%.
